There are many Somali criminals that arrive in xamar, mostly from UAE. You can spot them easily at the airport as they carry all their belongings in a black bin bag.
Funnily enough, these criminals are welcomed as they are seen as western and progressive. On the other hand, when you have a traveler with a big beard and khamiis, the authorities and locals get a little worried. Alshabaab members/sympathisers are the most hated in Xamar, not petty criminals.




