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115 beggars arrested on Friday — Social Development Ministry
By JT - Apr 16,2023 - Last updated at Apr 16,2023
AMMAN — The Ministry of Social Development (MOSD), in collaboration with the Public Security Directorate (PSD) and the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), on Friday launched a campaign to combat the issue of begging and raise public awareness.
During the campaign, the Anti-Vagrancy Department staff apprehended 115 beggars, who were subsequently referred to the judiciary, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Saturday.
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