Christchurch man charged with breaching sanctions against Russia by supplying drones (opens original article in a new tab)

A Christchurch man has been charged with breaching New Zealand's Russia sanctions by supplying drones to a company, potentially facing up to seven years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

• A Christchurch man was charged with breaching New Zealand's Russia sanctions by supplying drones to a company.
• The man is accused of knowing or being reckless about the drones' destination to Russia, with a maximum penalty of seven years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
• New Zealand's Russia Sanctions Act 2022 prohibits activities that threaten Ukraine's sovereignty, including export restrictions and asset bans.