WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Russian citizen suspected of flying a drone over Polish government buildings has been detained for questioning, Polish security officials said Monday.
Warsaw police spokesman Mariusz Mrozek said the man was detained on allegations he violated Poland’s law that bans flying drones in cities and near airports without permission, for safety reasons. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.
Natalia Markiewicz, spokeswoman for the Government Protection Office, or BOR, said an officer on duty spotted the drone flying in area guarded by BOR around Prime Minister Beata Szydlo’s office and the nearby Defense Ministry …read more
Source: KXAN