Warning for taxi drivers after robbers arrested

Beijing taxi drivers have been warned to stay vigilant during the Spring Festival after police arrested a gang suspected of robbing 30 drivers.

Ma Xichu, a senior officer in charge of economic crimes with the city's public security bureau, said yesterday that four men had been arrested for the raids, all of which occurred this month.

"Taxi drivers are normally favored targets for these gangs before Spring Festival so we suggest drivers be alert at this time," he said.