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They said the suspect&#8217;s actions showed &#8220;signs of violating airspace regulations and illegally operating a civilian unmanned aerial vehicle.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The man faces a fine of up to 8,100 rubels (about $2,800) as well as drone confiscation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belarus criminalized the unauthorized possession and use of drones under amendments signed into law in late October 2025. Under the new legislation, unauthorized import, storage, sale, operation, or manufacture of civilian UAVs and model aircraft can result in criminal prosecution if the offense is committed a second time within one year. The penalty ranges from community service to up to two years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smugglers often use drones to bring Belarusian tobacco products into the neighboring European Union countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 29, Pozirk. 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