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DOJ: 4 charged for flying drones in Houston FIFA-related no-fly zone
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk KRIV , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the charges and the incidents can be found through the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, as reported by FOX 26 Houston.
Four local residents are facing federal charges related to flying drones. The charges stem from alleged incidents in Houston where the drones were flown in restricted areas. These restricted areas were designated as "No Drone Zones" due to FIFA events.
The US Department of Justice has announced the charges against the four Houston-area residents. Further information on the charges and the incidents can be found through the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, as reported by FOX 26 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Reading time: 1 min
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