The Criminal Investigations and Investigations Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police announced the arrest of 45 individuals of various nationalities after they were found to have filmed several locations related to the ongoing developments in the emirate and shared the footage across social media platforms while also circulating inaccurate and misleading information among users a behavior that authorities warned could stir public opinion irresponsibly and contribute to the spread of rumors among members of the community at a time when reliance on official information sources is essential to maintain stability and public confidence.

According to Abu Dhabi Police the arrests followed careful monitoring and tracking by specialized teams responsible for identifying violations linked to the misuse of social media platforms as investigations revealed that a number of individuals had captured and shared videos and images from locations associated with current events and circulated them online which could potentially mislead the public and distort facts therefore the competent authorities immediately initiated the necessary legal and administrative measures against those involved in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the United Arab Emirates.

Security authorities stressed that photographing incident locations or sharing unverified information about them represents a clear violation of laws governing social media use noting that such behavior can negatively affect ongoing security operations and field procedures carried out by specialized teams responding to the situation in addition to creating confusion and anxiety among the public due to the spread of unreliable content that does not originate from trusted official sources.

In this context Abu Dhabi Police emphasized the importance of accuracy responsibility and awareness when using digital platforms urging all members of the public to refrain from posting or resharing any content related to the ongoing developments unless it is officially issued by competent authorities the police highlighted that adhering to these guidelines is a collective responsibility that contributes to maintaining public safety stability and trust in official information channels that communicate updates to the community.

Abu Dhabi Police also called on the public to rely exclusively on verified official sources for news and information while strictly avoiding the filming or publication of incident locations or related footage on social media platforms in order to safeguard the integrity of security procedures and ensure that the work of emergency and law enforcement teams is not disrupted emphasizing that community cooperation and respect for the law remain essential pillars in supporting national security efforts and protecting the public interest during ongoing developments.