Man held for filming in restricted areas without permit

The competent authorities in Fujairah have apprehended an individual (A.M., an Arab national) after he trespassed and carried out filming in restricted areas without obtaining the necessary official permits, in clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the country.

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The authorities stated that the individual had secretly infiltrated these sites before being detected and arrested.

During questioning, it was revealed that he works for a media organisation; however, he did not have any authorisation permitting him to access these locations or conduct filming activities there.

Investigations further revealed that the suspect entered the site using a rented vehicle belonging to a journalist working for the Dubai branch of a foreign media organisation.