[Five Inch Taint]

Police arrest two gangs involved in random robbery attacks in Dubai
By Siham Al Najami. Staff Reporter
Published: June 04, 2009, 22:31


Dubai: Dubai Police managed to recently arrest two separate Asian gangs involved in robbery and attacking pedestrians.

According to Colonel Khalil Ebrahim Al Mansouri, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a number of robbery reports were made to Dubai Police about the presence of robbers stealing from people walking during the night at the industrial areas.

"The Asian gang composed of five members was taking advantage of the remote and quite locations of the industrial areas to attack and rob individuals," he said.

The CID formed an undercover operation and increased police cars patrolling Al Qusais industrial areas and workers' accommodations in Al Muhaisinah 2, and managed to arrest the entire group and referred them to the public prosecution.

The second case involves a robbery attack on a Chinese woman while she was walking next to Al Maktoum Hospital in Deira. According to Colonel Al Mansouri, two Asians attacked the woman and stole her handbag.

The robbers managed to take hold of her passport, mobile phone, and cash that were in her handbag.

Upon receiving the complaint, Dubai Police managed to arrest one of the Asian suspects at the scene of the robbery attack; while the second suspect was later arrested before he could flee the country. Upon arresting the latter Asian suspect, police officer found the stolen items with him.

Both suspects were referred to the public prosecution, said Colonel Al Mansouri.

"I assure everyone that these random robberies are under control and that we have increased patrol cars in different areas in Dubai to ensure the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors," he said.