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Traffic Section Strength.—At the beginning of the year 1370, the strength was 1 British
Inspector, 3 British Sub-Inspectors, 2 Arab Sub-Inspectors, 3 N.C.Os and .J2 policemen. During
the year the British Sub-Inspectors resigned.
Of the N.C.Os and 42 men of the Traffic Section only one is able to read and write, a number
of the others arc able to read and write figures only. The 3 N.C.Os were instructed and passed as
motor cyclists. This was found to be of great assistance in patrol work and supervision of the men.
Transport.—One Land Rover and 5 motor cycles are available for the Traffic Department.
Revenue.—Cash receipts for the year 1370 amounted to Rs. 91,907-14-0; this is Rs. 6,192-8-0
more than in the previous year.

THE BAHRAIN COURT
Results of Pr osecutions in the year 1370.
Number of Number of Number of
Number of
Nature of offence. persons persons persons
cases.
accused. convicted. acquitted.
Murder 1 8 2 6
Thefts.................................................. 53 60 9
Attempted theft .......................... 5 5 2 3
Robbery 8 6 5 1
Possession of stolen property 2 2 1 1
Cheating 9 10 9 1
Criminal breach of trust 6 6 4 2
Criminal assault .......................... 57 80 42 3S
Misappropriation 6 9 2 7
Mischief by Animals 2 4
Unnatural offence.......................... 2 2 1 1
Rape .. 8 9 6 3
Public nuisance .......................... 2 2 2
Distilling liquor .......................... 1 1 1
Drinking and possession of liquor .. 5 6 6
Charas and opium.......................... 2 2 2
Gambling 3 7 6 1
Unlawful possession of arms
Profiteering 5 5 4 1
Affray.................................................. 4 15 4 11
Attempt to bribe a public servant .. 1 2 2
Offences affecting decency and morals 1 1 1
Forgery ...................................... 2 3 3
Smuggling ...................................... 1 4 1 3
Unlawful medical practice r 1 1
Return to Bahrain while under
prohibition order 2 2 2
Street offences .......................... 2 3 3
Abortion ...................................... 1 1 1
Violation of Baladia rules 6 67 9 58
Total 198 256 164 92

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