Abu Dhabi Police announced the arrest of 109 individuals of various nationalities who were involved in filming locations and ongoing incidents and sharing such content across social media platforms while also circulating inaccurate information during recent developments actions that authorities confirmed could provoke public opinion and contribute to the spread of rumors within the community at a time that demands responsibility and reliance on verified information sources.

The police emphasized that such behavior constitutes a clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the UAE as it falls under the misuse of social media platforms to publish misleading or false information which can directly impact public safety and disrupt the effectiveness of security operations being carried out by competent authorities in response to ongoing events.

Authorities confirmed that all necessary legal and administrative measures have been taken against those involved as part of continuous monitoring and enforcement campaigns aimed at tracking violations related to digital misconduct and limiting the spread of rumors in line with a comprehensive strategy designed to protect societal stability and prevent harmful practices that may affect the public interest.

Abu Dhabi Police stressed the importance of individual responsibility when using social media urging the public not to publish or share any unverified content or information not issued by official entities noting that the spread of rumors or exaggeration of incidents without confirmation can negatively impact the community and hinder the work of authorities managing the situation with professionalism and efficiency.

The police also called on the public to rely exclusively on official sources for information and to follow updates issued by relevant authorities to ensure accuracy and credibility highlighting that community awareness and cooperation with security agencies remain essential pillars in maintaining safety and stability and reaffirming that any violations in this regard will be met with strict legal action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.