Watch: How UAE police busted an armed gang who stole Dh2.3 million
Police arrested the men for attacking a money exchange in Sharjah with hammers, knives
Dubai: Police in Sharjah have released footage of how five armed men, who were wanted in connection for robbing a money exchange, were arrested in a raid.
The men, all African nationals, stormed a money exchange last March and attacked employees with hammers and knives while they stole Dh2.3 million of various currencies.
The entire robbery took place in seven minutes.
Four of the suspects entered the exchange and attacked employees while the fifth was waiting for them in a car outside, according to Sharjah Police.
The video was released as the five suspects are currently facing trial at Sharjah Court. Four of the suspects have pleaded guilty to armed robbery, while the fifth denied all charges.