This is the 15534th most frequent Russian word.
пресечена
"Пресечена" means "suppressed" or "interrupted."
In this sentence, the word "пресечена" is used to indicate that the criminal activity was stopped or put an end to, emphasizing its termination effectively.
Преступная деятельность была вовремя пресечена.
The criminal activity was quickly thwarted.
Here, "пресечена" is used to convey that the action of spreading false information was prevented, highlighting the halting of the attempt itself.
Попытка распространения недостоверной информации пресечена.
The attempt to spread false information was stopped.
In this instance, "пресечена" implies that the act of violating parking regulations was stopped or curtailed, showing intervention and cessation.