Sharjah Police enhances community security via awareness campaign

April 03, 2025 / 3:27 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Police have shared the results of their awareness campaign called "Begging is a Crime and Giving is a Responsibility." This initiative aims to educate people about the issue of begging, which unlawfully takes advantage of public resources.

Brigadier General Omar Al Ghazal, who leads the Special Tasks Department at Sharjah Police, highlighted the hard work of their team. During the holy month of Ramadan, they arrested 144 men and women who were begging and found over AED 76,000 in cash with them.

He also praised the community for their support in combating begging. Citizens played an important role by reporting beggars and helping the police by sharing their locations. They can do this by calling (901) or a designated number. This cooperation helped make the campaign successful and reach its goals.