1. For any crime caught in Flagrante Delicto, the Judicial Police Officer may, as soon he reaches the crime scene, prevent the persons present from leaving or moving away from the crime scene until a report is drawn up. Moreover, he may immediately summon anybody from whom clarification about the incident could be obtained. 2. In the event that any of the persons present violate the order issued by the Judicial Police Officer, or if any of the persons summoned refuses to appear before the Judicial Police Officer, the same shall be recorded in the report and communicated to the Public Prosecution for necessary action. 3. The competent court shall condemn the violator or the abstaining person, after hearing his defense, to a fine not exceeding [AED 5,000] five thousand dirhams.
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