FBI has seized more than 600 drones near World Cup events

The FBI said it has seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites since the tournament began on June 11 after authorities determined the devices violated restricted airspace.

The FBI said it has seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites since the tournament began on June 11 after authorities determined the devices violated restricted airspace. The total number of seized drones nationwide has doubled in less than two weeks.

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The FBI, along with accredited operators from local and state law enforcement around the country, is monitoring drone activity near World Cup competitions and related fan events.

The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the airspace, and drone owners are responsible for knowing and abiding by those restrictions. Most of the violations have resulted in ticketed citations and seizures.