Sharjah Police arrest 144 beggars, confiscate Dhs76,000 in Ramadan

As part of their efforts to enhance community security and combat the phenomenon of begging, Sharjah Police revealed the results of “Begging is a Crime and Giving is a Responsibility” campaign aimed to raise awareness, which involved illegal exploitation of public funds.

Brigadier General Omar Al Ghazal, Director of Special Tasks Department at Sharjah Police, praised the efforts of field teams, which resulted in the arrest of 144 male and female beggars during the Holy Month of Ramadan and the confiscation of over Dhs76,000 found in their possession.

Al Ghazal also appreciated the vital role of the public in reporting beggars and their co-operation with the security authorities to curb this phenomenon by calling 901 or 80040 and identifying their locations, which contributed to the success of the campaign and achieving its desired goals.