Grodno border guards found in the car of a foreigner spare parts for a drone – they were seized

At the checkpoint "Bruzgi" on October 9, a Chinese citizen tried to bring to Belarus spare parts for unmanned aerial vehicles: control panel, battery, blades. This was reported in the State Border Committee, writes sb.by.

Prohibited items were found by border guards in the cabin of a foreigner’s car. The components were withdrawn.

Now, in respect of the man, an administrative process has been initiated under Part 1 of Article 18.38 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Belarus. The offender faces a fine of up to 1,350 rubles (up to 30 base values).

In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus of September 25, 2023 No. 297, individuals are prohibited from importing, storing, operating, turnover and manufacturing of civilian unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft models. A man with a drone was detained by border guards in the Ostrovetsky district