The police arrested nine individuals overnight in the framework of operations to combat crime and boost public safety.

The arrests were made in connection with theft, illegal residence, refusing a breathalyser test, assault against a police officer, malicious damage and pending arrest warrants.

The police also pulled over 680 vehicles and checked the drivers and 204 passengers. A total of 346 reports were filed for various offences, including 185 for speeding, five for drink driving and one for driving under the influence of drugs.

Six vehicles were impounded.

The police also raided 36 establishments and filed three reports.