Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have reportedly arrested 70 British nationals for allegedly sharing videos and images related to drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran.
According to British media reports, the detained individuals could face up to 10 years in prison under strict cyber and national security laws enforced in the UAE.
Officials claim that the accused shared sensitive visual content showing damage caused by Iranian attacks, which is considered a violation of local regulations.
Reports indicate that those arrested include tourists, residents, and airline crew members from the United Kingdom currently present in the UAE.
While some detainees have been released on bail, authorities have confiscated their passports to prevent them from leaving the country during ongoing investigations.
Under UAE law, even receiving or forwarding certain images can be classified as a criminal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in jail and fines reaching 200,000 dirhams.
Before the escalation of tensions, approximately 240,000 British nationals were residing in Dubai, but reports suggest that nearly half have returned to the UK since the conflict began.
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