Video.. Al-Jaleeb investigators close 11 robbery cases against expatriates carried out within 72 hours using swords and knives

Abdullah Qanais

In a new security operation underscoring the vigilance and rapid response of security personnel to criminal reports, the Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Police Station, closed 11 cases of armed robbery and impersonation of security officers committed within just 72 hours. This followed the arrest of two foreign nationals of Syrian nationality, while efforts continue to apprehend their third accomplice, also a Syrian national.

A security source stated that the suspects were apprehended by detectives within minutes of committing their latest crimes, noting that they offered violent resistance during the arrest, which resulted in injuries to one detective and damage to a security patrol vehicle.

The source added that the suspects were found in possession of cash suspected to be proceeds from the robberies, along with white weapons used in the commission of the crimes. A sword was seized from one suspect, while two knives were found with the other, in addition to a fake identity card used to impersonate detectives.

The source explained that several foreign nationals had filed reports over the past three days, stating they were robbed immediately after finishing their shifts at Central Markets after midnight, while heading to buses that transported them to their residential compounds. The complainants said the suspects were lying in wait among parked vehicles, claiming to be detectives and demanding to see their identification and belongings, before escalating to threats with white weapons, assaulting them, and seizing their money and mobile phones.

The source indicated that detective teams intensified their presence in the vicinity of the markets where the reports were filed. At around 2:30 a.m., a new report was received about workers at one commercial market being robbed. A security force moved immediately and managed to arrest one suspect hiding under a vehicle, while the other attempted to flee before being subdued after a short chase.

The source noted that one victim was able to document the incident on his mobile phone. The video footage showed the suspects brandishing white weapons to intimidate the victims and steal their belongings.

During interrogations, the two suspects confessed to committing the robberies and targeting market workers after their shifts ended. They confirmed that they were hiding among parked vehicles, watching their victims before launching their attacks. They also provided information about their fleeing accomplice and the location of some of the stolen goods that were recovered.

A security source emphasized that the Ministry of Interior will not tolerate any attempt to endanger the security of citizens and residents or to terrorize them. He stressed that security forces are on high alert for anyone attempting to commit crimes or impersonate security officers, and that security campaigns and field monitoring continue to apprehend lawbreakers and bring them to justice.