UAQ police deny arrest of 'women gang of robbers' in Ramadan

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UAQ police deny arrest of women gang of robbers in Ramadan
The force urged the public to verify such stories before sharing or reporting

Umm Al Quwain - "Such baseless reports have nothing to do with reality"

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Published: Thu 3 Aug 2017, 3:08 PM

Last updated: Thu 3 Aug 2017, 5:48 PM

Umm Al Quwain police on Thursday denied a media report about a dangerous gang of 'female burglars' were busted in the emirate during the holy month of Ramadan.
 
Brigadier Mohammed Ibrahim Al Bairaq, Director General of Police Operations, said the story appeared on the alkawnnews web portal on August 1.
 
"Such baseless stories have nothing to do with reality," he said.
"The UAQ police have not arrested any such burglars reported by the website as 'dangerous robbers' who allegedly committed a number or robberies in Ramadan."
 
Posting or sharing such fake news and rumours on social media have a negative impact on public and destabilise the prevailing safety and security of the country, he underlined.
 
"No one is entitled to post or share such baseless stories before verification," he added.

 
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"Otherwise, the erring entity or individual will face tough procedures and stringent legal action."
 
As per articles (197 and 198) of the UAE federal law No (3) for the year (1987), any statement, action or news that may disturb public order or impact public safety and security shall be considered a crime, and will be penalised."
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