Seafarers detained in Egypt for carrying prohibited drones

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SEAFARERS are being detained in Egypt for carrying prohibited items, such as drones and electronic devices, reports Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide. A seafarer was travelling from abroad to join his ship in Port Suez, Egypt when the local coast guard detained him for illegally carrying a drone in his luggage. The seafarer had no criminal intent. The drone was to be used for work-related tasks such as hull inspections and for taking private photos while at sea. Egypt enforces a stringent drone...

https://www.seanews.com.tr/seafarers-detained-in-egypt-for-carrying-prohibited-drones/195332/

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