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Drone Flights and Fake Gear at World Cup | Texas News
On the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston, a drone flyer got busted—John Alexander Meza flew his drone in a federally restricted zone near the fan festival, claiming he was just filming a church. No pilot’s license, no airspace check—now he faces up to a year in jail and a $100K fine for violating national defense airspace. He’s one of 16 charged so far for similar drone violations during the tournament, with the FBI seizing 44 drones and warning the number may climb. Meanwhile, U.S. Customs nabbed nearly 20,000 counterfeit World Cup items—including fake jerseys and gear from…
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