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Vendors, beggars arrested in raids
DUBAI - Dubai Municipality (DM) inspectors, in cooperation with the Dubai Police and the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD), nabbed 274 people in raids conducted last month, including street vendors, beggars and illegal car washers.
- PUBLISHED: Wed 3 Oct 2007, 9:05 AM UPDATED: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:42 AM
Obeid Salem Al Shamsi, assistant director-general of Dubai Municipality for Administrative and General Services Affairs, said the crackdown also resulted in the seizure of several low-quality goods, pirated CDs and food items.
“DM inspectors conduct daily spot checks in the streets and public places to prevent street vending, begging and car washing in public places by individuals as this violates the law,” said Al Shamsi.
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“Among the 274 people held in September were 55 street vendors, 206 beggars, eight car washers and five illegal butchers and fish cleaners,” the official added.
Al Shamsi said a total of 764 counterfeit products were seized from them, including ready-made garments, perfumes, cameras, and watches, aside from 1,956 pirated DVDs, 15 pornographic movies, and four bottles of honey.Al Shamsi has urged the public to call the municipality's emergency office on 04-2232323 round-the-clock to report any such illegal activities.