Airport porters stole jewellery from luggage

Three Kenyan porters at Dubai International Airport allegedly stole jewellery and accessories from passengers’ luggage, the Dubai Criminal Court heard.

MAM, 24, SBB, 21, and AMM, 23, agreed to commit the theft and hide the things stolen from passengers’ luggage.

First Corporal (Airport Security) Majid Ali testified that while was on duty, MAM was brought to him for body search. “Gold jewellery and accessories were found in his possession. MAM confessed to stealing them from bags while carrying them from the plane to the luggage conveyor belt. He also confessed that he colluded with his colleague SBB. AMM’s role was in hiding the stolen things in the airport. He too confessed to the crime,” he testified.

The court adjourned the case till December 20 for verdict.

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