The General Administration Department in various townships in Yangon Region has issued a statement prohibiting the sale of drones and drone accessories within Yangon Region. Unauthorized flights will be subject to action under Section 188 of the Criminal Law.
According to the statement by relevant townships, PDF terrorist groups have been employing drones equipped with explosives to destroy schools, departmental offices, and various public buildings, causing explosions in crowded areas to disrupt local peace and stability. In response to these potential threats, supermarkets, electronic stores, and shops are explicitly prohibited from selling, possessing, or facilitating unauthorized flights of drones and the use of drone accessories. Strict enforcement measures will be applied upon the detection of unauthorized flights. Violation of these prohibitions or orders will result in actions taken under Section 188 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as outlined in the statement. The violations of Section 188 of Code of Criminal Procedure will be charged with one to six months of imprisonment. — TWA/TKO
