DHS says dozens of drones thwarted in first few days of World Cup
Authorities mitigated 55 drones and seized 39 near eight venues as DHS said 145 incursions were reported in restricted airspace.
- The Homeland Security Department reported 145 drone "incursions" in restricted airspace at eight FIFA World Cup venues between June 11 and June 16.
- During match days, The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits drones within a three-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above stadiums unless specifically authorized by air traffic controllers.
- Authorities successfully thwarted or "mitigated" 55 drones and seized 39 across those eight venues, according to DHS; Atlanta recorded the most incidents.
- On Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency arrested an unauthorized individual operating a drone outside a FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Thursday that agencies are scrambling to address potential drone threats, while unauthorized operators face fines up to $100,000.
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U.S. agencies seized more than 50 drones in the vicinity of locations that have been receiving FIFA World Cup games since the start of the tournament last week, Internal Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Thursday. In Kansas City, a joint drone combat team formed by federal and municipal authorities intercepted eight drones on Wednesday during 2026 World Cup events held at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium) and the Fifa Fan Festiva…
Shafaq News – Washington: The US Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday that it had intercepted more than 50 drones near venues hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup since the tournament began last week. US Homeland Security Secretary Marquin Mullen said that US agencies had detected and intercepted this number of drones in the vicinity of the tournament venues as part of the heightened security measures accompanying the competit…
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DHS says dozens of drones have been seized since beginning of World Cup
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