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Sri Lanka Customs Seizes 39 Drones from SJB MP on Return from Singapore

By Sri Lanka Customs has detained 39 drones brought into the country by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha upon his return from Singapore, pending the submission of required approvals. Customs Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa said the dro

Sri Lanka Customs has detained 39 drones that were brought into the country by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Nalin Bandara Jayamaha after his return from Singapore. Customs spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa said the drones were held because the necessary regulatory clearances had not been submitted. The MP has been instructed to obtain and submit approvals from the Department of Import and Export Control, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD). All 39 drones will remain in Customs custody until the required documentation is provided. (Newswire)