Dubai Police Launch Cyber Crime Unit to Combat Online Offenses

In a strategic move to address the rising tide of online criminal activities, Dubai Police have inaugurated a specialized cyber-crime unit. This initiative has already yielded significant results, including the apprehension of individuals operating from abroad, achieved through collaboration with international security agencies.

Brigadier Nasser Syed Razooqi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, highlighted a recent case where the unit successfully identified and located a suspect distributing illicit images via email from outside the country. This was accomplished with assistance from foreign security counterparts.

The newly formed electronic services department is dedicated to tracing cyber criminals to their origins. Personnel within this unit have received specialized training overseas to enhance their capabilities in addressing security-related challenges.

Brigadier Razooqi emphasized the growing importance of combating cyber-crime in an era of widespread internet usage. Over the past 18 months, Dubai Police have implemented advanced internal and external networks to effectively manage emerging cyber threats. The force has encountered and mitigated several security breaches through cyber-attacks, often in partnership with other agencies.
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