Police arrested nine people during overnight preventive operations carried out across Cyprus on Thursday, authorities said on Friday.
The arrests relate to offences including illegal possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon, drug possession, theft and unlawful possession of property.
Officers stopped 370 vehicles and checked 498 people. They also inspected 45 premises, resulting in five charges.
Traffic checks led to 188 reports for various offences, while three additional
