Irbid, Dec. 23 (Petra) – Police in Irbid have arrested a group of individuals who stole 53 heads of sheep from two sheep-breeding sites in the Bani Kinana district, Irbid Governor Radwan Al-Otoum said.

Al-Otoum told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Tuesday that the stolen sheep were recovered and returned to their owners, praising the efforts of Irbid police in apprehending the suspects.

He stressed that cooperation between local residents and security agencies is among the decisive factors in combating crime, in addition to the importance of community awareness to avoid such incidents by reporting any suspicious activity.

He said the detainees will be referred to the public prosecutor immediately after completion of the necessary legal procedures against them, affirming that the security agencies stand ready against anyone who attempts to assault citizens’ property, public order, assets and possessions. He added that the services work to prevent crime before it occurs, uncover it, arrest perpetrators and bring them to justice.

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23/12/2025 21:24:18