Srimad-Bhagavatam: Canto 4 - Chapter 1 - Verse 38

Sanskrit:

एवं मृशन्त ऋषयो धावतां सर्वतोदिशम् ।पांसु: समुत्थितो भूरिश्चोराणामभिलुम्पताम् ॥ ३८ ॥

ITRANS:

evaṁ mṛśanta ṛṣayodhāvatāṁ sarvato-diśampāṁsuḥ samutthito bhūriścorāṇām abhilumpatām

Translation:

When the great sages were carrying on their discussion in this way, they saw a dust storm arising from all directions. This storm was caused by the running of thieves and rogues, who were engaged in plundering the citizens.

Purport:

Thieves and rogues simply await some political upset in order to take the opportunity to plunder the people in general. To keep thieves and rogues inactive in their profession, a strong government is always required.