Honest Abu Dhabi police officer refuses bribe, arrests people for the crime

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

A cop at the Abu Dhabi Police refused a financial bribe offered by a number of people, who consequently were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.

The cop reportedly refused the bribe offered to him to disregard security measures that he reviews within his duty.

He was asked to pass incorrect information on security services supplied by that company in return for amount of money, but he refused.

Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police commended the integrity of the cop who prevented such an illegal act of those involved. He affirmed honesty and impartially of policemen and their strictness towards all those who harm the safety of society.

Al Mazrouei called on citizens and residents not to hesitate to report any illegal practices that they may encounter via 8002626, or text message to 2828, stressing the speed of response and the extent and efficiency of the security services in dealing with reports.

In 2019, a Dubai policeman who rejected a Dhs30 000 offer plus Dhs50,000 monthly bribes from a bootlegger was applauded by the Dubai Police boss.

The Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri honoured and promoted the policeman in recognition of his integrity and dedication to his work under the Criminal Investigations Department.

Police Corporal Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Bilal was promoted a step above to the rank of Police Sergeant. Maj. Gen. Al Marri awarded him an in-kind gift and a certificate of appreciation for his good conduct.

“His honesty, integrity and dedication reflected the honourable image of a policeman from the United Arab Emirates,” said Al Marri. “The dedicated officer performed duties in a manner reflecting good qualities of police.

“He rejected Dhs30,000 as a down payment for the first month and also rejected a sum worth Dhs50, 000 he was supposed to receive every month besides a car gift in exchange for condoning bootlegging activities.” Maj. Gen. Al Marri explained that a man who represented a gang leader whose activities spanned Muhaisna area wanted to lure the policeman into abandoning to arrest or pursue alcohol hawkers in the area.