CID investigates MP Nalin Bandara over seized drones and microphones
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The Criminal Investigation Department has appointed a team led by an Assistant Superintendent of Police to investigate Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha over the importation of drones and microphones.
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya ordered the probe after Customs officials seized 39 drones and 16 microphones brought from Singapore on Sunday (8). News 1st reported that the items arrived on SriLankan Airlines flight UL 307.
Speaking on Monday (9), Jayamaha stated the equipment was imported for a family rental and sales business run by his wife and son. He admitted lacking Defence Ministry approval, but claimed to have clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
However, News 1st reported that the items lacked approval from both the Defence Ministry and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission. Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler confirmed the investigation.
Read the original reports
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CID appoints team to investigate Nalin Bandara's DroneGate Scandal
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Drones brought for son’s business venture – MP Jayamaha
How the story developed
- EThis storyThe Inspector General of Police appointed an Assistant Superintendent to lead the ongoing investigation.
- EසිதThe Criminal Investigation Department launched an official probe into the imported drone shipment.
- EසිBandara claimed his son imported the drones for business and sought the necessary permits.
- EසිதCustoms officials seized 39 drones and 16 microphones from MP Nalin Bandara at Katunayake Airport.
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