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Crackdown: Police arrest 419 in impromptu sweep
About 419 persons including street vendors, beggars and illegal car cleaners have been arrested by the Dubai Municipality in cooperation with Dubai police and Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:41 January 11, 2009
Dubai: About 419 persons including street vendors, beggars and illegal car cleaners have been arrested by the Dubai Municipality in cooperation with Dubai police and Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department.
The sweep against the law-breakers also resulted in the seizure of several low-quality goods and pirated CDs. Civic inspectors conduct daily spot checks in streets and public places.
The public is urged to call the Municipality Emergency office on 04-2232323 to report these illegal activities.
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