Crackdown on Casinos in Kyrenia: 41 People Fined

The Kyrenia Police Directorate inspected entertainment venues, places serving alcohol, nightclubs, casinos and areas with heavy crowds within its jurisdiction on 27 October 2026, between 20.00 and 24.00.

During the inspection, 2 people found to have no residence permit were arrested. An administrative fine was issued to 41 people who were found inside a casino, where entering and being present is prohibited.

In separate traffic inspections, 2,030 drivers were checked. Of the drivers checked, 237 were reported for traffic offences. The largest share of the reports were for speeding, involving 53 drivers, driving an uninsured vehicle, involving 15 drivers, and using vision-obstructing window film, involving 6 drivers. In addition, 20 vehicles were removed from traffic.