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Ten arrested in overnight police operations

Cyprus Mail · 2026-10-14

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• What happened: Ten arrested in overnight police operations Ten people were arrested for various offences including theft, illegal employment, causing malicious damage, extortion by false pretences, drunkenness and causing a disturbance as part of preventive police operations on Tuesday night. Police said that as part of these operati... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Ten people were arrested for various offences including theft, illegal employment, causing malicious damage, extortion by false pretences, drunkenness and causing a disturbance as part of preventive police operations on Tuesday night.

Police said that as part of these operations, a total of 447 drivers and 101 passengers were stopped and checked.

Officers also carried out 35 inspections of premises, resulting in five complaints.

During the traffic inspections that were carried out, 251 complaints were made, concerning various traffic violations.

Of the complaints filed, 111 concerned exceeding the speed limit. 13 vehicles were impounded.

A total of 129 alcohol tests were carried out, resulting in four complaints, as well as one preliminary drug test, without a positive result.

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Source: Cyprus Mail
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