Dubai police have arrested a beggar for illegally using a weighing machine. He operated a weighing device for one dirham. The beggar was caught during a search conducted as part of a campaign campaigning that begging is a misconception of compassion.
The CID, in collaboration with various police stations in Dubai, is spearheading the campaign, which was launched at the start of Ramadan, said Col. Ahmed Al Adidi, acting director of Anti-Infiltrators.
Begging out of generosity
Police say the beggars are coming to the UAE to take advantage of the generosity of residents during Ramadan. Residents have been asked to call beggars on 901 and report. You can also contact us at www.ecrime.ae. Last year, 458 beggars were arrested during the annual campaign. The campaign aims to promote community awareness of the dangers of begging.
Patrolling will be intensified in places where beggars come regularly. The beggars are linked to crimes such as theft and pickpocketing. Help is available through reputable charities operating in the country. Police requested that donations be made to charities.
If caught begging, he faces a fine of 5,000 dirhams and up to three months in prison. Organized begging is punishable by a fine of AED 1.00,000 and imprisonment for a minimum of six months in the UAE. The same punishment applies to those who bring people to the UAE en masse for begging.