Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested a young motorist who was endangering the lives of other road users by driving recklessly during a police chase.
According to Dubai Police, the 21-year-old driver, identified as A.A, failed to comply with police instructions. The arrest took place in cooperation with Sharjah Police.
According to Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police, the driver, who has a criminal record, was referred to Dubai Public Prosecution for legal action. “Dubai Police will not tolerate violators who endanger people’s lives, and those who refuse to comply with police orders,” said Major Gen Al Mansouri in statement.
Dubai: Dubai Police are launching an anti-begging campaign to cope with the practice during Ramadan.
Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jalaf, head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said the campaign will help to reduce number of beggars in the emirate. “Around 842 beggars were arrested in the campaign during the last three years. We would be increasing number of patrols during the holy month across Dubai,” Brig Al Jalaf said.
“Beggars take advantage of people’s generosity, especially during Ramadan. The campaign will be in cooperation with different government bodies.”
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Colonel Ali Salem, Director of Infiltrators Department at Dubai Police, said that registered charities do not hesitate to help needy citizens and residents alike. “One will get aid if their need is proven. Individuals begging in public places and streets is completely unacceptable and punishable by law,” Col Salem said in a statement.
Then the police were tipped-off.
Dubai has more than its fair share of supercars and exotic vehicles. The city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates has long been known for the luxurious lifestyle tourists and (some) residents enjoy. And when there s lots of money, crime typically follows. We re not talking just petty theft but rather organized crime syndicates run by professionals. Sometimes amateurs think they can get away with a major crime, but the Dubai Police believes otherwise. Take this latest international crime plot the local force has just exposed.
Gulf Business reports the Dubai Police has foiled a plot to steal and smuggle luxury vehicles out of the UAE, including at least one Lamborghini valued at Dhs1.3 million, or about $354,000.
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