Interior Ministry intensifies crackdown as police record over 25,000 violations in a week
. . . campaigns lead to arrests, vehicle seizures and traffic enforcement
The Ministry of Interior announced that emergency police units carried out wide-ranging security campaigns across the country between the Jan 11 and 17, resulting in the arrest of a number of wanted individuals, violators of residency law, and reckless drivers, as well as the impounding of vehicles and motorcycles wanted by the judiciary.
According to official statistics issued by the General Directorate of Rescue, the campaigns led to the recording of 2,316 traffic violations and the execution of 1,154 various security operations.
During the same period, 32 individuals were apprehended for expired residency permits or registered absences, six vehicles were impounded for traffic violations, four individuals without identification were arrested, and nine vehicles wanted by the judiciary were seized.
Rescue teams also provided assistance in 410 cases and intervened to break up 11 fights. In addition, authorities dealt with 141 traffic accidents, including one hit-and-run case, while seven suspected individuals were referred to the General Directorate for Drug Control.
In a separate report, the General Directorate of Traffic stated that between the 12th and 18th of this month, traffic patrols issued 25,653 violations as part of intensified monitoring efforts. The same period saw the referral of 25 juveniles to the Public Prosecution, the detention of 45 violators, and the arrest of 58 individuals for expired residency permits.
Traffic authorities also seized 333 vehicles and 25 motorcycles, arrested three individuals without identification, and referred one suspect to the General Directorate for Drug Control. Furthermore, 53 wanted persons with registered cases of absence or arrest were apprehended, along with the seizure of 32 vehicles wanted by the judiciary.
During the reporting period, traffic officers handled 2,455 traffic-related reports, including 178 collision accidents involving injuries and 1,200 accidents that did not result in serious injuries.
The Ministry of Interior affirmed that these campaigns come within the framework of ongoing efforts to enhance security, enforce the law, and maintain public safety across all areas of the country.
