Cyprus police arrested 13 people during overnight operations targeting crime and traffic offences, stopping 700 vehicles and handing out 281 fines. Police said officers checked 981 people travelling in those vehicles and carried out 97 inspections of premises. The arrests were linked to suspected offences including illegal drug possession, burglary and theft, possession of burglary tools, illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus and drink-driving. Traffic checks produced 281 fines for multiple offences, including 127 for speeding. Police also issued 20 fines for drink-driving, with three suspected drug-driving offences recorded. During the operation, officers carried out 186 alcohol tests and four drug-driving tests. Police impounded 15 vehicles as part of their investigations, and said 20 additional suspected traffic violations remain under investigation. Police said crime prevention and enforcement operations would continue daily, with an increased police presence, targeted checks and rapid responses.