Dubai Police arrest 319 beggars since mid-March – UAE

Dubai Police’s anti-begging marketing campaign has efficiently arrested 319 beggars (167 males and 152 females) throughout completely different components of the emirate because it was launched in mid-March.

Main Common Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the Common Division of Legal Investigations, acknowledged, “Begging is a fallacious idea of compassion. The anti-begging marketing campaign goals to scale back the variety of beggars and road peddlers who exploit others’ emotions and sympathy. It ensures the very best ranges of security and safety. He defined that 9 of the arrested beggars have been apprehended throughout the Eid al-Fitr vacation.

Al Jallaf added that begging threatens the safety and security of society, properties, and the nation’s picture. He defined that begging is linked to severe penalties, comparable to thefts and robberies, and the exploitation of youngsters, the sick, and folks of dedication for illegitimate features. He emphasised that official entities, charities, and associations can be found for people to hunt monetary help. Lastly, he reminded the general public that begging is against the law and punishable below Federal Legislation No. 9 of 2018 regarding combating begging.

Al Jallaf urged the general public not to reply to beggars’ pleas, present pity or sympathy for his or her look, and help the police by reporting any beggars instantly by way of the decision centre (901) or the “Police Eye” service accessible on the Dubai Police good app.

He additionally warned the neighborhood towards falling sufferer to fraudulent digital messages from beggars by way of social media and electronic mail. He suggested the general public to disregard and report such messages by way of the e-Crime platform www.ecrime.ae

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