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Police conduct widespread overnight enforcement operations across Cyprus

Cypriot police conducted intensive, island-wide overnight patrols in urban areas aimed at crime prevention and maintaining public order. Reports from various sources regarding the scale of the operation differ significantly, with arrest counts ranging from four to twelve individuals for offenses including burglary, theft, drug possession, assault on officers, and illegal residence. Authorities carried out between 34 and 41 inspections of business establishments to address delinquency. Traffic enforcement was a primary focus, with between 228 and 341 traffic citations issued. Speeding offenses were prominent, with reported figures varying from 74 to 212 violations depending on the specific operation cited. Additionally, authorities impounded between 3 and 18 vehicles, while testing drivers for alcohol and drug impairment. These coordinated operations are part of a continuous effort to increase public security and ensure adherence to local laws.

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