Patrols, choppers ready to handle Eid rush in RAK

The Ras Al Khaimah Police are ready to handle the rush during the Eid Al Fitr holidays. Coppers, surveillance cameras and more traffic and security patrols are some of the security arrangements the police have put in place for the Eid holidays.

Major-General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, commander-in-chief of the RAK Police, said they would deploy 74 traffic patrols across the emirate round the clock, particularly at night.

"Some of these patrols will station in front of the musallas, abattoirs as well as parks and malls to curb accidents and congestion, and instantly respond to emergency cases."

Both internal roads and highways of the emirate will be monitored by advanced surveillance cameras round the clock, he added.

He said security patrols shall be deployed across the emirate to prevent any illegal practices, mainly fireworks.

"The RAK Police spares no effort to help the Emiratis and residents alike all the time," he said, adding that the central operations room is reachable at 999 to meet emergency cases round the clock during the holiday.

"Ambulances and rescue teams will also be available in collaboration with the National Ambulance department."

Maj-Gen Nuaimi urged parents to pay more attention to their children during the holiday and prevent them from playing with fireworks and dangerous toys.

"The Eid is for having fun not for racing, fighting, disturbing others, or playing with dangerous fireworks," he said. "Let's enjoy the festivals and forget all about regrettable deeds."

He also warned beachgoers to swim only at the designated areas and avoid areas with high currents.

"Young children should never be left unwatched while swimming in the sea, and all swimmers, be they adults or young, should always be wearing the due life jackets."

Four marine rescue patrols will be watching the beaches and coasts of the emirate, he said.

The Air Wing is also geared up, with four choppers, to immediately respond to emergency cases, Maj-Gen Nuaimi said.

Source: .khaleej Times