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Dubai Police arrest 17 beggars

on first day of Ramadan

Official says that begging is linked to crimes like theft and exploiting children, the
sick, and people with disabilities for illicit gains

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Last updated: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 1:13 AM

Dubai Police have arrested 17 beggars on the first day of Ramadan. The crackdown is
part of their 'Fight Begging' campaign.

"The first day of Ramadan saw the arrest of 17 individuals, including 13 males and four

females," said Colonel Ali Salem Al Shamsi, the director of the Suspects and Criminal
Phenomena Department in the General Department of Criminal Investigation at the
Dubai Police. He said that the anti-begging campaign has resulted in a yearly reduction
in the number of beggars due to strict and decisive actions against offenders.

Al Shamsi confirmed that Dubai Police annually devises a comprehensive security plan

to combat begging, intensifying patrols where beggars are likely to be found.

Illegal act

The official highlighted that begging threatens community security, tarnishes the
country's image, and affects its civilised appearance. He mentioned that begging is

linked to severe outcomes, such as committing crimes like theft and exploiting children,
the sick, and people with disabilities for illicit gains.

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