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FBI Arrests Man Flying Drone Over Restricted Airspace Near Atlanta World Cup Event
The FBI arrested a man described as an illegal immigrant with a prior felony conviction for operating a drone in restricted airspace. Officers seized 21 drones during the operation near an Atlanta site hosting FIFA World Cup fan activities.
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The FBI arrested a man identified as an illegal immigrant and felon for flying a drone over restricted airspace near an Atlanta location hosting FIFA World Cup fan activities. Twenty-one drones were seized in the operation.
The incident occurred as authorities increase security preparations for the upcoming tournament. Earlier events, including a UFC gathering, prompted similar security reviews. Authorities stated that existing protocols detected and stopped the activity before any incident took place.
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