Cyprus police arrest 12 in overnight crackdown on assault, knife carrying, and drink driving
Cyprus police arrested 12 individuals during overnight operations targeting various offences including assault, carrying a knife, and drink driving. The operations involved stopping 815 vehicles and checking 1,052 people on the move.
Authorities also carried out inspections at 57 establishments, uncovering 13 violations linked to unlawful activities. In total, 362 traffic violations were issued, with 12 further cases under investigation. Ten vehicles were impounded during the crackdown.
Among the traffic offenses, 128 cases involved speeding, 23 were related to drink driving, and one involved driving under the influence of drugs. Police administered 307 alcohol tests and six drug tests to drivers as part of the ongoing enforcement efforts.
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