DDHK News, Saudi Arabia - The Jeddah government will take firm action against beggars on city streets. "The month of Ramadan and holidays are two days that beggars are aiming for, not only in Saudi Arabia but also throughout the Islamic world," said Saad Al-Sharani, Unit Director, as reported republica.co.id from arabnews.com (2 / 6).
Al-Sharani revealed that his party would deploy 500 volunteers who would go undercover. They are tasked with monitoring and arresting beggars during the holy month of Ramadan.
During their work, they will coordinate with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Jeddah Police Department.
In their duty they will be supported by 300 vehicles that will be placed at a number of points. "They will be deployed throughout Jeddah. We will focus on shopping centers, mosques and traffic intersections, "he said.
Last year, more than 7 thousand pegemis were arrested, 6 thousand of them were adult men and women. The rest are children under 15 years of age. (ROLLER)
