A British tourist is said tohave been arrested in Dubaifor filming Iranian missiles heading towards the country, it has been claimed. The campaign group Detained in Dubai said a 60-year-old man from London was understood to have been on holiday in the emirate when he was taken into custody on Monday.
According to reports, the man is being held at a police station in the Bur Dubai area of the Middle Eastern nation, which has long been a popular British ex-pat and holiday destination.Dubai in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) is famous for its sun-kissed tax-free lifestyle. But the tiny nation has been under almost constant missile and drone bombardment from Iran after the US andIsraellaunched air strikes against the hardline Islamic Republic on February 28.
It's understood the British national has not been charged as yet, but he could face up to two years in prison or a heavy fine of up to £58,000, if convicted under Dubai's strict cybercrime laws. Sharing missile strike locations and footage of countermeasures launched to intercept them online can potentially lead to hostile forces being able to increase accuracy of strikes.
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In the past 48 hours the UAE authorities issued alerts to residents through the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority which sent text alerts to mobile phones.
In advice shared to residents and travellers, the UAE said people should "prioritise safety over filming: Do not record videos or post content on social media during alerts. Follow official instructions immediately".
It also warned people to "avoid spreading rumours" and "not share unverified information online".
According to the Mail Online, Campaign group Detained in Dubai, which provides assistance with UAE law globally, has confirmed it is assisting the family of the Briton being held in Dubai.
CEO Radha Stirling said: "Everyone's got their phone and their camera out. People are just being a bit negligent."
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
