Six people were arrested during the police’s overnight operations operations, the police said on Thursday.

The arrests were made for offences including drug possession, burglary, theft and vandalism.

The police said 638 vehicles and 796 people were checked, while 39 premises were inspected.

Traffic checks resulted in 363 citations, including 138 for speeding. Twelve vehicles were seized.

The police also carried out 169 alcohol tests, leading to five positive tests, while two preliminary drug tests on drivers were both positive.