Londoner Nabbed Filming Sensitive Military Sites
A 60-year-old British man is being held in Dubai after filming Iranian missiles during a holiday, sparking fresh security concerns. He was arrested at Bur Dubai police station on Monday as regional tensions soared following US strikes and ongoing missile activity in the Gulf.
Campaign group Detained in Dubai is supporting the tourist’s family. So far, it’s unclear if the footage was shared online. No charges have been filed yet, and he may be released without further action.
Dubai’s Zero-Tolerance Laws Could Mean Jail
Under UAE cybercrime rules, filming restricted areas or spreading material that threatens public order can land offenders with fines up to £58,000 or two years behind bars. National security breaches come with potentially harsher penalties.
Bur Dubai police station has a sinister reputation after British businessman Lee Brown died there in police custody in 2011.
