Authorities on both sides of Cyprus’ Greek-Turkish divide have reportedly taken action against unauthorized gambling operators.

On Wednesday, the Cyprus Mail reported that the mixed village of Pyla was the site of two parallel operations targeting illegal gambling venues, although the level of cooperation between the two national authorities remains a matter of some dispute.

Pyla, which has only about 1,300 permanent residents, resides within the United Nations Buffer Zone that separates the Greek-controlled southern half of the island from the Turkish-controlled north.

The UN controls the Buffer Zone but lacks police powers, creating an ideal environment for illegal gambling operators to flourish. Pyla lies close to the British Sovereign Base Area, which has witnessed numerous raids on unauthorized betting shops and casinos over the years.