Abu Dhabi: The Criminal Investigation Department of the Abu Dhabi Police apprehended 45 individuals of various nationalities for filming various locations during the ongoing events and posting the footage on social media platforms, as well as circulating inaccurate and misleading information that could influence public opinion and spread rumors among community members.

The Abu Dhabi Police has taken the necessary legal and administrative measures against them as part of the security authorities’ ongoing efforts to monitor and address violations related to the misuse of social media, emphasizing that such behavior constitutes a violation of applicable laws and regulations, and stressing the importance of exercising caution and refraining from publishing or reposting any unverified content or content not issued by official authorities, given the negative impact this has on community security and the conduct of security operations.