Dubai Police clamp down on unlicensed street vendors

Dubai Police have arrested 181 unlicensed street vendors and seized a number of vehicles used to sell vegetables and fruits that did not meet health and safety standards.

The crackdown took place from mid-March to April 25.

The arrests were part of Dubai Police's ongoing efforts to enforce public safety regulations and maintain the city's image, and ensuring the highest levels of security and safety for community members, according to the Director of the Anti-Infiltrators Department, Colonel Ali Salem Al Shamsi.

He warned the public against purchasing vegetables, fruits, and other food products from street vendors or unlicensed vehicles parked on public roads and advised dealing only with licensed outlets.

He highlighted the risks of buying food from unlicensed sellers - products may be of unknown origin, expired, and may not have undergone proper quality control checks to ensure their safety and compliance with standards. 

In addition, they may violate health regulations and food safety standards, with poor display and storage potentially leading to product damage and serious health risks for consumers.

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— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 27, 2023