CID to Investigate Import of Drones Without Approval by MP Nalin Bandara

Daily Mirror reports that Customs officials seized 39 drones and 16 microphones brought into Sri Lanka by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Nalin Bandara, citing Customs Media Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa, who said the goods lacked required approvals. Newswire reports the drones had been brought from Singapore.

Hiru News reports that Bandara said the camera drones were imported through a family business for rental and sale. Newsfirst reports that Bandara defended the import as involving a permit issue; Ada Derana and Hiru News also published reports about his explanation of the shipment.

Newsfirst reports that the Criminal Investigation Department was assigned to conduct further inquiries into the import, following a decision by the Inspector General of Police, as also described in its Sinhala-language report. Newsfirst reports that an Assistant Superintendent of Police is leading the investigative team. Its Sinhala-language report also says officials were considering the drones' status, but the supplied report does not provide further details.

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