Thirteen arrested in nationwide police operations

Thirteen arrested in nationwide police operations

Thirteen people were arrested during nationwide operations on Wednesday night, the police said on Thursday. The arrests involved various offences, including vehicle arson, illegal drug possession, carrying knives, and possessing forged documents and the circulation of counterfeit banknotes. Officers checked 680 drivers and 227 passengers during the operations, inspecting 42 premises, which resulted in three […]

Cyprus police net 13 arrests in island-wide crackdownBy Mike Miller

Cyprus police made 13 arrests overnight as officers mounted a sweeping series of preventative operations across the island, targeting hotspots in urban centres to head off serious crime and reassure the public. The overnight sweep, conducted by uniformed patrols stationed at key locations nationwide, netted suspects on a range of charges including arson of a vehicle, drug possession, carrying a knife, and possession of forged documents and count…