93 beggars held in Sharjah

The Sharjah Police have arrested 93 men and women beggars of various nationalities as part of its ongoing campaign.

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Published: Thu 9 Aug 2012, 9:38 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 11:36 AM

The campaign not only targets beggars, but also street vendors, those who wash cars in public places, dig up garbage in residential and industrial areas, and other offenders.

Police found that majority of the arrested beggars are violators of residency laws. The police urged the public to cooperate with security agencies to eliminate the phenomenon of begging.

Published: Thu 9 Aug 2012, 9:38 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 11:36 AM

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