Dubai Police recover Dh190,000 in four minutes with e-scooter patrol

Dubai Police arrested three suspects and recovered Dh190,000 in stolen cash within four minutes of receiving a theft report, Gulf News reported. An electric scooter patrol from Naif Police Station carried out the rapid response.

How did Dubai Police recover the stolen Dh190,000?

An electric scooter patrol from Naif Police Station tracked down three theft suspects and recovered the full Dh190,000 within four minutes of the report. Officers received suspect details from the Command and Control Centre, then located and arrested all three in a busy market area.

The Command and Control Centre at the General Department of Operations received the theft report from the Naif area. Officers immediately shared suspect details and descriptions with nearby patrols.

How fast did police respond to the theft report?

An electric scooter patrol reached the area within two minutes of the alert. Officers spread out to search the surroundings and arrested all three suspects within the next two minutes. The full Dh190,000 was recovered from their possession.

Brigadier Omar Mousa Ashour, Director of Naif Police Station, said the swift arrests and cash recovery reflected the readiness of police patrols and the strength of the force's rapid response system.

Why do Dubai Police use e-scooter patrols?

Ashour said Naif Police Station closely monitors patrols and manages their deployment to ensure quick responses, especially in busy areas and crowded markets. Electric scooter patrols work well in areas with heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, he added.

Their compact size lets officers move quickly through markets and narrow lanes where patrol cars often cannot reach. Ashour said the station will continue developing its field operations to improve response times and strengthen security in the area.