Customs seize 39 drones and 16 microphones brought by SJB MP Nalin Bandara

Katunayake Airport customs officials seized 39 drones and 16 microphones brought from Singapore by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Nalin Bandara. Most outlets reported the arrival occurred on 8 November, though Daily Mirror stated it was on 11 August. Customs spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa said the items lacked an import control licence, telecommunications regulatory approval, and defence ministry clearance. Dinamina reported the equipment was found in luggage belonging to Bandara and his wife arriving on flight UL-307. Bandara stated that his son's company imported the drones, adding that only the defence ministry permit had expired. Customs detained the equipment and instructed the MP to present the required approvals as investigations continue.