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Police conduct nationwide security operations and traffic checks

The Cyprus Police conducted nationwide preventive operations and patrols throughout the night to ensure public order and safety. Sources reported varying figures for the results of these operations, likely due to different reporting times or specific districts. Recent reports indicate that authorities stopped 916 vehicles and checked 1,231 individuals. Officers carried out 38 inspections of establishments, resulting in nine citations for various offenses. Traffic enforcement efforts were significant, with 492 total traffic violations recorded, including 33 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, police impounded ten vehicles as part of their investigations. Some earlier reports mentioned lower figures involving only four arrests and different traffic statistics, indicating the scale of operations may have expanded or data was consolidated from multiple areas. These coordinated actions remain a daily practice aimed at preventing criminal activity.

Original Sources

Police arrest 11 in overnight Cyprus-wide operation
in-cyprus.com · 13 March 2026, 07:54
Police Arrest Four in Nationwide Crime‑Prevention Sweep
Famagusta Gazette · 10 March 2026, 17:00
Cyprus Police Arrest Five in Crime‑Prevention Sweep
Famagusta Gazette · 9 March 2026, 21:00
Four arrested in Cyprus police night operations
in-cyprus.com · 9 March 2026, 07:57