Abu Dhabi Police arrest 109 individuals for filming, posting misleading videos

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Abu Dhabi Police announced the arrest of 109 individuals of various nationalities who filmed sites and events and shared inaccurate information on social media during ongoing developments, actions that could mislead the public and stir rumours within the community.

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The authorities have taken the necessary legal and administrative measures against those involved as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and address social media violations.

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Abu Dhabi Police stressed that such behaviour violates laws and regulations, highlighting the importance of verifying information and refraining from posting or reposting unverified content or materials not issued by official sources, given their potential negative impact on public safety and security operations.

The public is urged to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid filming or sharing footage of event sites in order to safeguard both the integrity of security procedures and the broader public interest.

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Salma El Omla Digital Journalist

Salma El Omla is a digital journalist who is passionate about uncovering the human side of every story and rarely spotted without notebook in hand. She enjoys good coffee and loves exploring new hobbies.