British plane spotters arrested in United Arab Emirates

[mhm]

Three British plane spotters have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of suspicious behaviour.

The men from Greater Manchester and another expat have been told they were arrested because of "national security", one family member said.

Conrad Clitheroe, 54, Gary Cooper, 45, and Neil Munro were reportedly taking notes near Fujairah Airport, about 80 miles (130km) from Dubai.

They were arrested on 22 February.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-31699722

How many times do we have to say. When in a foreign country, beware. Your hobby can land you in serious trouble.

[Smudger98]

With the summer holidays on the way  - a timely reminder that not everyone loves spots...

Please take care when your out and about and enjoy what we do. Don't take liberties and you wont loose yours..     
Smudger.

[IanH]

Yes, these days I tend to do my spotting from home, within the terminal building while arriving or departing, or in the privacy of my hotel/villa/apartment.

[mhm]

The latest today.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-31710164

[birdie]

Three British plane spotters have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of suspicious behaviour.

The men from Greater Manchester and another expat have been told they were arrested because of "national security", one family member said.

Conrad Clitheroe, 54, Gary Cooper, 45, and Neil Munro were reportedly taking notes near Fujairah Airport, about 80 miles (130km) from Dubai.

They were arrested on 22 February.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-31699722

How many times do we have to say. When in a foreign country, beware. Your hobby can land you in serious trouble.

This is not the first time and not the last time people got arrested for plane spotting.

Sometime ago, someone got arrested for using telescope and scanner radio in a hotel balcony - while he was watching planes landing / taking off from a nearby airport .

Looks like these people threw cautions into the cross-wind ( puns intended ).

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2010/02/british-plane-spotters-arrested-in.html

[Sun Worshipper]

Are they still in the pokey?

[Anmer]

Are they still in the pokey?

Not sure, been waiting for Brainless to post an update on the Dark Side. 

[mhm]

The latest is they have another month in jail.

Planespotters jailed in Dubai to stay behind bars for further month

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/planespotters-jailed-dubai-stay-behind-8858466

[Radio2.0]

There are some Country who our hobby can very dangerous.