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Customs officials seize drones and microphones from SJB parliamentarian
Sri Lankan customs authorities have impounded 39 drones and 16 microphones from a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SJB) Member of Parliament. The seizure was made during a routine customs operation, though details regarding the circumstances remain unclear.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Customs officials completed the seizure of electronic equipment from the opposition parliamentarian as part of ongoing border and trade enforcement activities. The items, comprising 39 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 microphone units, were recovered during the operation.
The SJB, led by Sajith Premadasa, represents the primary opposition grouping in the current Parliament. The party has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the seizure or the reasons behind the confiscation of the equipment.
Customs authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding whether the items were subject to import duty violations, prohibited restrictions, or other regulatory breaches. Standard procedures require that seized goods undergo documentation and assessment prior to any determination regarding their ultimate disposition.
The incident marks a notable customs enforcement action involving a sitting parliamentarian. No charges or allegations have been publicly announced in connection with the seizure at this stage.