Sharjah Police arrest 107 beggars, seizing Dh50,000

Sharjah Police have arrested 107 beggars as part of a crackdown during Ramadan. Of those arrested, 87 were men and 20 were women. The police also seized over Dh50,000 in cash from the beggars. These actions are part of the campaign called "Begging is a Crime, and Giving is a Responsibility." The goal of this initiative is to reduce begging, which can exploit people's kindness for personal gain. It also encourages people to give to charity through official channels. Brigadier General Omar Al Ghazal, a police official, highlighted the importance of community involvement. He asked the public to report beggars using the hotlines 901 and 80040. Al Ghazal stressed that understanding the tricks used by beggars can help decrease begging. Lastly, he reminded everyone that charitable donations should go through licensed organizations to help those who truly need it.