Since it was launched in mid-march,\nDubai Police\u2019s anti-begging campaign has successfully arrested 319 beggars (167\nmales and 152 females) across different parts of the emirate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf,\nDirector of the General Department of Criminal Investigations, stated that the “Begging\nis a Wrong Concept of Compassion” anti-begging campaign aims to reduce\nthe number of beggars and street peddlers who exploit others’ feelings and\nsympathy and ensure the highest levels of safety and security. He explained\nthat nine of the arrested beggars were apprehend during Eid Al-Fitr holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al Jallaf added that begging threatens\nthe security and safety of society, properties, and the country’s image. He\nexplained that begging is linked to serious consequences, such as thefts and\nrobberies, and the exploitation of children, the sick, and people of\ndetermination for illegitimate gains. He emphasized that official entities,\ncharities, and associations are available for individuals to seek financial\nassistance. He reminded the public that begging is illegal and punishable under\nFederal Law No. 9 of 2018 concerning combating begging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al Jallaf urged the public not to\nrespond to beggars’ pleas, show pity or sympathy for their appearance, and\nassist the police by reporting any beggars immediately through the call centre\n(901), or the “Police Eye” service available on the Dubai Police\nsmart app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also warned the community against falling victim to fraudulent electronic messages from beggars through social media and email. He advised the public to ignore and report such messages through the e-Crime platform www.ecrime.ae <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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