Chinese National Jailed For Flying Drone Without Licence

Chinese National Jailed For Flying Drone Without Licence

A Chinese national is now facing the consequences of operating a drone without a licence after being sentenced to 30 days in prison.

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Chinese National Jailed 30 Days For Flying Drone Without Licence

Dai Pengfei, 55, appeared before the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court on charges related to the unauthorised use of a drone. The court heard that on August 9, 2024, at Nyika Growth Point in Bikita, Pengfei was spotted by police officers flying a drone approximately 15-20 meters above roof level. When the officers requested a permit authorising him to operate the drone, Pengfei was unable to provide one, leading to his immediate arrest. He was subsequently sentenced to a fine of US$200 or 30 days in jail.

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Harare Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Jail for Illegal Ivory Possession

In a separate case, 26-year-old Dunmore Teta received a nine-year prison sentence after being found in possession of raw ivory.

The Harare Magistrates’ Court was informed that on January 26, 2024, around noon, police received a tip-off that Teta had ivory in Tynwald North, Harare, and was seeking buyers. Acting on the information, police detectives posed as potential buyers and arranged a meeting with Teta along Kirkman Road. During the meeting, Teta produced two pieces of elephant tusks hidden in a satchel and agreed to sell them for US$60 per kilogram.

At that moment, other detectives moved in and apprehended Teta, who failed to produce a permit for possessing the ivory. The recovered tusks weighed 2.03 kilograms.

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