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Dubai Police Successfully Bust Pickpocketing Ring At A Popular Tourist Spot
This story proves once again that illegal actions don’t go unnoticed in Dubai – it’s known for its top-notch safety. Tourists and residents alike can rest assured knowing that Dubai takes crime seriously…
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What happened?
According to a report by Khaleej Times, a group of four men, aged 23, 28, 45, and 54, has been targeting high-traffic tourist spots such as the Dubai Mall’s dancing fountain area. They allegedly take advantage of crowded situations to carry out their activities, exploiting distractions to commit crimes.
The gang’s strategy seemed clever, but Dubai Police were quick to respond. While one member pretended to watch the fountain show, another monitored the victim, while two others created distractions. This allowed the fourth person to snatch the victim’s mobile phone from her bag unnoticed. Despite fleeing in different directions to confuse the victim, their actions were swiftly discovered.
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Even though the Dubai Police weren’t visible in their uniforms…
They were actively ensuring safety. In response to increased pickpocketing incidents in crowded areas like Dubai Mall, undercover Dubai police officers were deployed. These officers seamlessly blended into the crowd, discreetly monitoring the situation to safeguard visitors’ well-being.
In fact, undercover officers and surveillance cameras caught the defendants in the act of stealing a phone. The footage clearly depicted them distracting the victim, stealing the phone, and then quickly dispersing to evade detection.
Well…
Despite their attempt to evade detection, the court found them guilty. Each member of the gang received a one-month prison sentence and an order for deportation.
PSA! This serves as a reminder for everyone to remain vigilant in crowded areas, and to be aware of their surroundings to avoid falling victim to similar crimes…
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