More than two dozen drones have been seized for violations of flight restrictions at FIFA World Cup events in Los Angeles, according to statistics from the FBI and TSA.
The number updated Wednesday includes violations in the restricted area around Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, where eight World Cup matches were scheduled. At least 28 drone seizures were reported around the stadium and at other World Cup events in Los Angeles.
At least 29 citations were issued. Flying unauthorized drones near stadiums or fan festivals, like the four-day event that kicked off the tournament at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, is a federal crime. Violations can result in penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and one year in federal prison.
Other Cities Affected
In Dallas, at least 33 drones were seized at or near World Cup events, according to the FBI’s Dallas field office. At least 28 drones were seized around World Cup venues in Miami, according to authorities.
Drones also were seized for World Cup violations in other U.S. cities, including San Francisco and Seattle.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
