diff --git a/services/sources/publisher_backlist_service.py b/services/sources/publisher_backlist_service.py
index f6cfc5741d..ea4e0de23e 100644
--- a/services/sources/publisher_backlist_service.py
+++ b/services/sources/publisher_backlist_service.py
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
 from services.google_drive_service import GoogleDriveService
 from .source_service import SourceService
 from managers import DBManager, ElasticsearchManager
-from elasticsearch_dsl import Search, Q
 
 logger = create_log(__name__)