KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Kansas City reports there have been nearly three dozen drone seizures at World Cup events in Kansas City.
The FBI said 32 drones have been seized in Kansas City as of Thursday, according to a social media post.
Across the United States, the FBI said over 500 drone seizures have occurred since the start of the World Cup.
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Law enforcement has taken more than the following number of drones in these U.S. cities:
- 48 in Los Angeles
- 98 in Miami
- 29 in Seattle
- 63 in Dallas
- 77 in Atlanta
- 40 in New York
- Nine in Newark
- 33 in Houston
The FBI Kansas City reminded residents in a social media post that flying devices in restricted airspaces is illegal.
Back in June, multiple temporary flight restrictions were put in place across the metro.
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“As teams from around the world convene in and around Kansas City for FIFA World Cup matches, the United States Government will establish Temporary Flight Restrictions around the World Cup Stadiums, Fan Festivals and other events,” FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Chris Ormerod said in June.
Drone operators can check temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) by visiting the Federal Aviation Administration’s website or through B4UFLY apps approved by the FAA.
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