--- a/packet/packet.c
+++ b/packet/packet.c
@@ -121,15 +121,6 @@
 int drop_elevated_permissions(
     void)
 {
-    /*  Drop any suid permissions granted  */
-    if (setgid(getgid()) || setuid(getuid())) {
-        return -1;
-    }
-
-    if (geteuid() != getuid() || getegid() != getgid()) {
-        return -1;
-    }
-
     /*
        Drop all process capabilities.
      */