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Swedish politician acquitted in drone case near airport

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  • Anton Karlsson of the Left Party acquitted of drone crime suspicions near Landvetter Airport.
  • Court found drone flight was not within the airport's protection area.
  • Karlsson left his municipal committee role after being prosecuted earlier this year.

Anton Karlsson, a member of the Left Party, has been acquitted of suspicions of crimes related to drone flying near Landvetter Airport in Sweden. The court ruled that the drone flight did not occur within the airport's protection area. Karlsson had been prosecuted earlier this year for allegedly participating in an action that, according to the prosecutor, risked air traffic at Landvetter Airport.

Following the prosecution, he chose to leave his political role on the municipal technical committee. Karlsson expressed relief at the acquittal, stating he was glad they were cleared.

I was glad they were cleared

Anton Karlsson, member of the Left Party

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