Car-jack or Hello Joe? A scene in Lebanon's "safety" issue!

Hello you, THE POLICE!!

Yes, the "darak" or police in Lebanon...

This one time in Lebanon, I was out with friends enjoying my time. A friend joins us and tell us an interesting story. This is how it goes:

He was driving to meet us in Pheonecia Intercontinental Hotel, a landmark in Lebanon's scene, and what happens on his way? He witnesses something that is unfortunately becoming a common occurrence in Lebanon... A car-jacking in PUBLIC! At gun point if I may add!!!

So what does he do? Call the police (look at the attached pic for proof) like a good samaritan should! Here is their response:

"Eh mna3rif! Hayda 7arameh siyarat ma3roof!"

In English: "Yeah we know! He's a well known car thief."

Welcome to Lebanon! Thank you for "Protecting and Serving" us...

So here's to you, THE POLICE! I raise my Vodka glass to you while I party in Lebanon! The country of contradiction where we all feel safe!

I feel safe here. Do you?

C
Sent via my BlackBerry® smartphone from Alfa

UPDATE: My friend later said that maybe, just maybe, the police officer that answered the phone meant that the man with the gun was arresting a well known car thief... Unlikely...