Dubai Police have arrested 310 beggars since the start of Ramadan, as part of a clampdown on security.
Dubai Police’s anti-begging efforts saw 167 men and 152 women arrested across different parts of the emirate.
Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigations, stated that the “Begging is a wrong concept of compassion” anti-begging campaign aims to reduce the number of beggars and street peddlers who exploit others’ feelings and sympathy.
Dubai beggars arrested
The arrests were made to ensure safety and security across the emirate.
Nine of the arrested beggars were apprehend during Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
Al Jallaf added that begging threatens the security and safety of society, properties, and the country’s image.
He said that official entities, charities, and associations are available for individuals to seek financial assistance. He reminded the public that begging is illegal and punishable under Federal Law No. 9 of 2018 concerning combating begging.
Al Jallaf urged the public not to respond to beggars’ pleas, show pity or sympathy for their appearance, and assist the police by reporting any beggars immediately.
He also warned the community against falling victim to fraudulent electronic messages from beggars through social media and email.
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