Belarusian Border Guards Seize Drone Parts from Chinese Citizen

Reform.news Editorial Team · 12 October 2026, 17:09

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A Chinese citizen attempted to bring drone parts into Belarus. Administrative proceedings have been initiated against him, the State Border Committee reported.

On October 9, a Chinese citizen was detained at the Bruzgi checkpoint on the Polish-Belarusian border. Belarusian border guards found a drone controller, a battery and propellers in his car.

All the items were seized. Administrative proceedings have been initiated against the foreign national under Part 1 of Article 18.38 of the Code of Administrative Offences for bringing unmanned aerial vehicles into Belarus. He faces a fine of up to 1,350 rubles.