Dubai Police Arrest 222 Beggars During Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
Dubai's security forces launch a campaign to combat begging, apprehending individuals from various nationalities.
The Dubai Police's Criminal Investigation Department, in collaboration with various police stations in Dubai, apprehended 222 beggars of different nationalities during Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holidays.
This initiative was part of the 'Combat Begging' campaign launched by the Dubai Police under the slogan 'An Aware Community, Free of Begging'.
The campaign involved strategic partnerships with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, Dubai Municipality, the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, and the Service of the Guardian, aimed at raising awareness about maintaining the country's civilizational image through the fight against begging and preventing it.
Colonel Ahmed Al-Mahdi, Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, noted that the Combat Begging campaign is considered one of the successful initiatives launched in collaboration with partners, contributing to a yearly reduction in the number of beggars due to stringent measures taken against those apprehended.
The campaign has effectively led to the arrest of 222 beggars, including both men and women, during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid celebrations.
The Dubai Police implement an annual comprehensive security plan to combat begging by increasing patrols in areas where beggars are likely to congregate.
Colonel Al-Mahdi emphasized the ongoing commitment of the Dubai Police to address all negative phenomena affecting the community, continuously monitoring fraudulent methods used by beggars to devise programs aimed at combating and minimizing these practices, ultimately arresting those involved to safeguard the community.
He highlighted that beggars often exploit the feelings of compassion and kindness prevalent during the holy month of Ramadan to achieve illicit gains.
Colonel Al-Mahdi warned against engaging with such behaviors, which can take various forms, including the exploitation of children, the ill, and people with disabilities for begging in order to elicit sympathy.
Several cases have been recorded involving women begging alongside children.
Additionally, he indicated that these individuals aim to manipulate people during worship occasions and holidays through deceptive and professional means, which constitutes a criminal offense punishable by law.
Lieutenant Abdullah Khamees, Head of the Anti-Begging Section, stated that the campaign targets all forms of begging, whether traditional in congregational prayer locations, homes, or markets, or non-traditional types such as online begging or soliciting donations for mosque construction abroad, or claims for assistance in humanitarian cases.
The campaign seeks to achieve multiple objectives, notably maintaining the community's civilizational image, protecting society from crimes associated with both traditional and electronic begging, and combating organized begging and its prevention.
Lieutenant Khamees highlighted the presence of official channels for charitable actions and aid provided through charitable organizations to ensure that donations reach those in need.
He urged the public to donate through these recognized channels.
He also encouraged the public to report beggars by calling the toll-free number (901) or using the 'Police Eye' service available on the Dubai Police mobile application, along with reporting instances of electronic begging via the 'E-crime' platform.
This initiative was part of the 'Combat Begging' campaign launched by the Dubai Police under the slogan 'An Aware Community, Free of Begging'.
The campaign involved strategic partnerships with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, Dubai Municipality, the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, and the Service of the Guardian, aimed at raising awareness about maintaining the country's civilizational image through the fight against begging and preventing it.
Colonel Ahmed Al-Mahdi, Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, noted that the Combat Begging campaign is considered one of the successful initiatives launched in collaboration with partners, contributing to a yearly reduction in the number of beggars due to stringent measures taken against those apprehended.
The campaign has effectively led to the arrest of 222 beggars, including both men and women, during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid celebrations.
The Dubai Police implement an annual comprehensive security plan to combat begging by increasing patrols in areas where beggars are likely to congregate.
Colonel Al-Mahdi emphasized the ongoing commitment of the Dubai Police to address all negative phenomena affecting the community, continuously monitoring fraudulent methods used by beggars to devise programs aimed at combating and minimizing these practices, ultimately arresting those involved to safeguard the community.
He highlighted that beggars often exploit the feelings of compassion and kindness prevalent during the holy month of Ramadan to achieve illicit gains.
Colonel Al-Mahdi warned against engaging with such behaviors, which can take various forms, including the exploitation of children, the ill, and people with disabilities for begging in order to elicit sympathy.
Several cases have been recorded involving women begging alongside children.
Additionally, he indicated that these individuals aim to manipulate people during worship occasions and holidays through deceptive and professional means, which constitutes a criminal offense punishable by law.
Lieutenant Abdullah Khamees, Head of the Anti-Begging Section, stated that the campaign targets all forms of begging, whether traditional in congregational prayer locations, homes, or markets, or non-traditional types such as online begging or soliciting donations for mosque construction abroad, or claims for assistance in humanitarian cases.
The campaign seeks to achieve multiple objectives, notably maintaining the community's civilizational image, protecting society from crimes associated with both traditional and electronic begging, and combating organized begging and its prevention.
Lieutenant Khamees highlighted the presence of official channels for charitable actions and aid provided through charitable organizations to ensure that donations reach those in need.
He urged the public to donate through these recognized channels.
He also encouraged the public to report beggars by calling the toll-free number (901) or using the 'Police Eye' service available on the Dubai Police mobile application, along with reporting instances of electronic begging via the 'E-crime' platform.
