Police 1 September 2023
The Police, as part of the measures taken for security and crime prevention, carried out coordinated operations with patrols and controls during last night, in the district of Pafos, and specifically in the areas of Chlorakas, Empas, and Tremithousa. During the controls, four persons were arrested for criminal offenses and serious traffic offences.
A total of 145 vehicle drivers were stopped for inspection. Four people were arrested, of which one person was arrested for possession of a small amount of drugs. In traffic checks for driving under the influence of drugs, five vehicle drivers were found to be positive in a preliminary test that they underwent. Also during traffic checks, three persons were reported for driving a vehicle without a driver's license, four persons were reported for driving a vehicle without being covered by a certificate of insurance, and six persons were reported for driving a vehicle for which there was no certificate of fitness. Four persons were spotted driving a corresponding number of vehicles that did not have registration plates, while two persons were spotted driving vehicles which are declared in the TOM as immobilized. A total of 35 traffic violations were reported, while eight vehicles were impounded for examination purposes. Coordinated control and patrol operations continue by the Police, with the aim of combating crime and strengthening security in the wider area.