Within the context of more effective prevention and combating serious and organized crime, increasing and strengthening the sense of security, trust and protection of the citizen, the control of persons who live and work illegally on the territory of the Republic, the Famagusta Police Department conducted in Ayia Napa between the dates 16-18/8/24 business in collaboration with MMAD, YAM and YKAN of Famagusta.
During the operation, motorized and pedestrian patrols were carried out, while replacement barricades were also carried out at various points.
As part of the operation, 66 properties were checked and 42 vehicles were stopped.
2 persons who were illegally employed in the Republic were arrested and cases are expected to be filed against them and their employers before the Court.
4 persons were arrested for illegal possession of a Class B controlled drug (cannabis).
A 16-year-old person was arrested for the offenses of drunkenness, disorderly conduct, public indecency and possession of an offensive instrument and was dealt with under the provisions of the Children in Conflict Act, Act 55(j)/2021.
Also in the context of dealing with the nuisance caused by leisure centers, members of the OPE of Famagusta, Paralimni Police Station and Ayia Napa Police Station carried out inspections of leisure centers from which 20 premises were reported for a total of 49 complaints related to offenses of operating leisure centers without an operating license from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, without an operating license from the competent municipal authority, without a license to sell alcoholic beverages, without a license to emit sound, smoking in prohibited areas and placing objects in a public area.
The coordinated operations and actions of the Famagusta Police Department, to prevent and suppress crime and all forms of delinquency will continue for the entire summer season.