The first Dallas World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan was played on Sunday under what officials describe as the most complex and robust nationwide security operation ever implemented.

Security Measures

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies provided Super Bowl–level protection around the FIFA World Cup “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington. This included counter-drone teams prepared to intercept or take down unauthorized drones entering restricted airspace.

The FBI reported that they were not aware of any drone issues around the stadium during Sunday’s match. However, the agency reports officials have seized several drones suspected of straying into restricted airspace around the FIFA fan festival at Fair Park in Dallas in recent days.

At the stadium in Arlington on Sunday, federal and local law enforcement officials reported no unexpected security issues or significant disturbances. Fans arriving at the stadium encountered a heavy police presence and multiple layers of perimeter security.

Community Involvement

The head of the FBI’s Dallas office tells NBC 5 that law enforcement still needs help from soccer fans and DFW residents to report suspicious activity during the World Cup. “There’s not a single law enforcement agency that can complete this mission on its own”, Dallas FBI special-agent-in-charge Joseph Rothrock told NBC 5 in a recent interview.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.