The police announced on Thursday the arrest of eight individuals during coordinated operations across urban areas.

The arrests involved offences including conspiracy to commit a felony, arson, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, assaulting police officers, and residing in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents.

According to the police, officers stopped 602 vehicles and checked 749 drivers and passengers during the overnight operations.

A further 22 premises were inspected, with four complaints recorded regarding commercial properties for breaches of operating licence conditions.