Bases Police Net 30 Arrests in Week of Summer Crime Crackdown

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Road safety operations led to drug-driving arrests, traffic fines and drug seizures across Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

 

The British Bases Police have confirmed 30 arrests over the past seven days, including three for driving under the influence of drugs.

Summer operations saw officers conduct 20 road-safety campaigns, issue 33 Fixed Penalty Notices and 34 written cautions.

Most recently, during a traffic stop in the Akrotiri area on August 30, a driver tested positive for cocaine and opium, whilst being over the legal alcohol limit.

The subsequent investigation saw officers seize a small quantity of a white substance believed to be cocaine and the passenger of the vehicle was arrested for being in possession of a small quantity of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

Earlier in the week on 26 August, both Akrotiri and Dhekelia recorded a case of driving under the influence of drugs.

In Episkopi, the driver tested positive for methamphetamines and cannabis, with the vehicle search uncovering a small quantity of the latter, drug paraphernalia and a knife.

Three individuals were initially arrested during the investigation, with one passenger identified as being illegally resident on the island.