FBI seized more than 600 drones flying over World Cup games in US cities
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The FBI announced it has seized more than 600 drones flying over restricted World Cup airspace in 11 US host cities since the tournament began in June. The seizures include 99 drones in Miami, 77 in Atlanta, and 32 in Kansas City. The operation was conducted jointly with the Department of Homeland Security. The statement highlights security measures during the World Cup.
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Enforcement of restricted airspace rules
77 drones were seized in Atlanta.
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77 drones were seized in Atlanta.
The Guardian- Enforcement of restricted airspace rules
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Loaded language removed<p>Agency says drones had been caught across all 11 US host cities in restricted airspace since tournament began</p><p>More than 600 drones flying over restricted <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-2026">World Cup</a> airspace in the US have been seized since the tournament began in June, the FBI said on Saturday – including 99 captured flying in Miami, 77 in Atlanta and 32…
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77 drones were seized in Atlanta.
The Guardian32 drones were seized in Kansas City.
The Guardian99 drones were seized in Miami.
The GuardianDrones were caught across all 11 US host cities by FBI and DHS.
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