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Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area.
The operation, part of an initiative led by Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis, included officers from the Immigration and Aliens Service, the Nicosia Crime Prevention Unit (OPE), the Z Team, the Ledras Substation, the Fire Service, Nicosia Municipality Health Services, the Tax Department, the District Self-Government Organization and the Turkish Cypriot Property Management Branch.
Police said 72 individuals were checked during the operation. Three people were arrested for residing illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, while two others were taken into custody for illegal employment. Authorities also carried out 119 vehicle inspections, issuing 10 citations for traffic violations.
Officials reported identifying several premises with health and safety violations and other issues, which will be followed up by the relevant agencies.
