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Seventeen arrested in overnight police operations

Cyprus Mail · 2026-11-02

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• What happened: Seventeen arrested in overnight police operations Seventeen people were arrested overnight during preventative operations targeting offences including theft, illegal residence, drug possession, burglary and possession of burglary tools, police said on Monday. Officers stopped 644 vehicles and checked 862 people, while ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Seventeen people were arrested overnight during preventative operations targeting offences including theft, illegal residence, drug possession, burglary and possession of burglary tools, police said on Monday.

Officers stopped 644 vehicles and checked 862 people, while 37 premises were also inspected.

Traffic checks resulted in 405 complaints, including 204 for speeding, and 20 traffic related cases remain under investigation. Nine vehicles were impounded.

Police also carried out 76 alcohol tests and four preliminary drug tests, two of which returned positive results.

Dina covers local news for the Cyprus Mail, bringing an international perspective shaped by her experiences living in Lebanon and Cyprus, and traveling across Europe and the Middle East. When she’s not reporting, Dina coaches aspiring authors and devours books.

Source: Cyprus Mail
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