FBI officials from the Los Angeles claimed drone violations were encountered during World Cup matches as they prepare for a series of major sporting events, including the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics

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#FBINewYork# is proud to have worked alongside our military, law enforcement, and public safety partners for an unforgettable summer of special events. ⚽During the FIFA World Cup, FBI New York and our partners had teams deployed around all five boroughs for more than 600 hours to protect FIFA Fan Zone visitors. ⛵FBI New York seized 81 unauthorized drones during SAIL250, the Fourth of July, and the FIFA World Cup. 🎆Over the course of 40 days, #YourFBI# had hundreds of FBI Special Agents working to keep New Yorkers safe.

.@FBIDirectorKash: "By the end of the tournament, nearly 1,600 drones had been detected in restricted airspace and more than 700 operating illegally had been seized. It was a massive security operation, and it worked because agencies at every level planned early and operated as one team."

.@FBIDirectorKash: "We’re proud to report that, thank God, and thankfully to the men and women of the FBI and our partners, we had no significant criminal attacks during this World Cup."