Cyprus police arrested eight people on Thursday night for various offences, including robbery, burglary, illegal stay in the Republic, possession of untaxed tobacco products and outstanding fine warrants.
According to a police statement, officers also carried out checks on drivers, passengers and premises as part of operations aimed at tackling crime and preventing offences.
Police check more than 400 people
During the operations, police stopped and checked 322 drivers and 105 passengers. Officers also conducted 28 inspections of premises as part of efforts to address criminal activity.
The checks formed part of broader enforcement operations carried out across Cyprus on Thursday night.
160 traffic complaints recorded
Traffic enforcement checks resulted in 160 complaints for various road traffic offences. Six additional cases involving suspected traffic violations are under investigation.
Of the 160 complaints, 83 concerned speeding. Police also impounded two vehicles during their investigations.
Six drink-driving complaints and one positive drug test
Police conducted 124 alcohol tests, resulting in six complaints.
Officers also carried out two preliminary drug tests, one of which returned a positive result.
The operations targeted a range of offences, combining crime prevention measures with traffic enforcement.
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