Police in Cyprus arrested 17 people during preventive street operations carried out across the island, aiming to stop serious crime and boost public safety. Officers ran organised patrols in key urban areas and carried out checks that included 363 drivers and 100 passengers. They also inspected 21 premises, which led to one complaint. The arrests were linked to a range of alleged offences, including illegal assembly, fighting, illegal stay in the Republic, illegal drug possession, failure to appear in court, and driving under the influence of alcohol. Traffic controls produced 195 complaints for various road offences, with 31 cases involving speeding. Police also carried out 85 alcohol checks, resulting in three complaints, and performed a preliminary drug test that came back positive. Police operations for crime prevention and suppression continue daily, with increased patrol presence and targeted controls.