ABU DHABI // Sixty-two beggars have been arrested in the capital since the start of Ramadan.
In May, the Ministry of Interior launched a nationwide campaign against begging, which is illegal, saying it reflects negatively on the country’s image.
Police have been patrolling residential areas in search of beggars and have urged the public to cooperate with authorities and report any incidents of begging, reported Aletihad, the Arabic-language sister newspaper of The National.
Maj Gen Omair Al Muheiri, the general director of police operations, said most beggars can be found around homes, markets and parking lots near commercial centres.
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