KUALA LUMPUR: Police here have brought down at least four drones that were flown illegally during the National Day 2022 celebrations in Dataran Merdeka on Wednesday (Aug 31). “We’re here today to ensure that no private drones were flown around the event area. "Any drones flown without a permit will be shot down and action taken against (their owners) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM),” he told The Star. ALSO READ: Public advised to avoid flying drones to ensure safe National Day celebrationsInsp Muhammad Faiz added that four personnel from the unit were stationed at the venue where numerous dignitaries, including Their Majesties the King and Queen, were attending the National Day parade. Themed “Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama”, the National Day celebrations returned on ground at Dataran Merdeka after a two-year hiatus.

Source: thestar August 31, 2022 07:34 UTC