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Dubai 'hero' Cop Promoted For Bravery After Arresting Two African Cab Robbers


The officer sprung into action and arrested two cab robbers.

The Dubai Police have honoured an officer for single-handedly chasing after two men who had robbed a taxi and arresting them. Officer Mustafa Awad Yahya from the traffic department was honoured by Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, on Sunday. The officer's son was present during the ceremony.
"Officer Mustafa did not think twice before responding to a police alert about the cab robbery," the police chief said. "He managed to chase after the two robbers in his police patrol and arrested them."
The officer, however, brushed off the praises, saying he was only performing his duty. "Anyone in my position would have done the same," he said.
He said he was stationed on the Wahda road when he received the alert about the cab robbery. "I instantly started checking all the cabs passing by until I spotted the robbed one."
He chased after the robbers in his patrol. "I blocked the road ahead of the cab, got off quickly and stopped the two African robbers."
He took all the due precautionary measures: He switched off the engine of the cab and took away its keys to prevent the robbers from fleeing. "I handcuffed the two robbers and sought help from other police patrols which arrived at the scene in no time."
The two robbers were then taken in police custody for interrogation and legal action.

Maj-Gen Al Marri praised officer Mustafa's "commitment and professional attitude". "These reflect the police's dedication to ensuring safety and security of every resident of Dubai."
source: khaleejtimes

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