Dubai Police arrests group of young people for violating COVID-19 precautions

If he group repeats the violation, there will be a monetary fine of up to $2,700 (Dh10,000).

• The police said the group violated the rule against organizing a gathering
• The arrest comes as the UAE gradually eases lockdown measures across the country, including lifting the 24-hour curfew

DUBAI: A group of young people in Dubai’s Al-Barsha was arrested by the police for violating social distancing orders, local daily Gulf News has reported.
The police said the group violated the rule against organizing a gathering, and they were brought to the police station to sign a note promising not to repeat the offense.
“We won’t stand still against anyone violating the legal order issued by UAE Attorney General regarding the list of fines and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Brigadier Abdul Raheem Bin Shafee, Director of Al-Barsha Police Station, said, adding “anyone violating the law will be subject to punishment.”
He added if the group repeats the violation, there will be a monetary fine of up to $2,700 (Dh10,000).
The arrest comes as the UAE gradually eases lockdown measures across the country, including lifting the 24-hour curfew.