DHS blocks dozens of drones at World Cup venues in first wave
TL;DR
The Department of Homeland Security says authorities have mitigated or seized dozens of drones and logged about 145 incursions across eight U.S. World Cup venues through June 16, with Atlanta reporting the most activity; officials say counter-drone efforts are ongoing and still adapting to threats as games continue.
- DHS says dozens of drones thwarted in first few days of World Cup Politico
- 15 drones already seized by FBI in World Cup no-fly-zones in Atlanta with penalties up to $100K 11Alive.com
- Illegal immigrant arrested for flying drone over Atlanta FIFA Fan Fest WSB-TV
- Federal agents seize drones ahead of World Cup match in Kansas City KCTV
- Authorities warn drone operators after 18 World Cup airspace violations in North Texas NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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