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18 arrests in Ionian Islands on Saturday night

police
21 Mar 2022 / 12:13

CORFU. Police checks were conducted in the Ionian Islands between 18:00 on Saturday and 02:00 on Sunday.

Intensified checks are being conducted by Ionian Islands police. Checks were carried out in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada between 18:00 on Saturday 19th and 02:00 on Sunday 20th for the following:

- Thefts and burglary
- Dangerous driving
- Violations at catering and entertainment establishments
- Drug trafficking
- Immigration violations

18 people were arrested (13 Greeks and 5 foreign nationals) - 12 in Zakynthos, 5 in Corfu and 1 in Cephalonia.

The arrests were for the following offences:

10 for driving without a licence
5 for not having a proper health certificate
2 for illegal residence
1 drugs offence

There were 167 driving offences, including the following:

20 driving without a licence
17 speeding
10 not wearing a crash helmet
10 not wearing seat belts
5 driving under the influence
3 using a mobile device while driving
2 without MOT
2 uninsured