Incident Overview
In a shocking incident, an Emirati police officer was arrested for stealing 79 cars. The officer admitted to targeting abandoned vintage vehicles and exploited his position to alter vehicle ownership details in the police database at the Jebel Ali Police Station.
Details of the Accused
Other individuals implicated in the case include:
- A 22-year-old man holding a Comoros passport.
- A 25-year-old Saudi national.
- A 39-year-old Omani.
All of them have denied the charges against them.
Events Following the Arrest
After experiencing nightmares and feelings of guilt, the officer turned himself in to the police, stating: "I felt guilty because I was supposed to be a law enforcement officer who serves and protects, yet I resorted to stealing cars. I couldn't even sleep as nightmares haunted me and woke me up on many nights."
Next Hearing
The next hearing is scheduled for July 7.
