{"id":11386,"date":"2026-06-01T19:01:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=11386"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:01:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:01:46","slug":"drones-a-security-concern-of-la-county-officials-preparing-for-fifa-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=11386","title":{"rendered":"Drones a security concern of LA county officials preparing for FIFA World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>While law enforcement officials said they were unified in their approach to combating crime during the 2026 FIFA World Cup that begins this month in Los Angeles, one topic jumped out as a security concern \u2014 drones.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=11384\">Berkshire Hathaway\u2019s Abel makes first deal, buying homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8B<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Outlying some of the plans for security during the weeks-long event at a Monday morning, June 1, press conference in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said flight restrictions would be in place above all World Cup venues and that teams will be deployed to identify drones and bring them down.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Grandy, the assistant director in charge of the FBI\u2019s Los Angeles Field Office, said violators could face fines upward of $100,000, confiscation of the drone and \u201csignificant\u201d federal charges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnsafe or improper use of a drone \u2026 poses potentially deadly hazards to aircraft and individuals on the ground,\u201d Grandy said.<\/p>\n<p>Any takedowns, he said, would be accomplished away from crowds. He declined to say how drones flying in restricted zones would be disabled.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged drone pilots to check for active air restrictions before flying their devices during the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Grandy also warned that major events such as the World Cup could be a \u201cmagnet for human trafficking,\u201d and asked the public to be alert and if seeing someone who appears to be controlled or is showing signs of abuse to call authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will work hand-in-hand with our partners here today to ensure the safety of Angelenos, but also the teams and the legions of visitors who will attend the FIFA games,\u201d Grandy said. \u201cWe\u2019re continuously training in preparation for emergencies and working behind the scenes at special events so you can enjoy yourself and feel safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=11382\">Rams finalizing blockbuster trade for All-Pro DE Myles Garrett in exchange for Jared Verse<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Officials were also focusing on deterring counterfeit-ticket sellers, drunk driving, fights and hate crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said law enforcement officials have been training for well over a year in crowd control and counterterrorism tactics, with some doing so in other countries, in preparation for the World Cup. The tournament is set to begin on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood when the U.S. faces Paraguay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo our residents, we\u2019ve got your back,\u201d Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to make sure that we keep the streets and venues of Los Angeles (County) safe for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked whether ICE may be present at World Cup events, Luna said that while federal agents would be on duty, the local head of the Department of Homeland Security told his department that there will be no immigration enforcement at the games.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIf that starts occurring, we\u2019re going to have a whole host of problems,\u201d Luna said.<\/p>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=11380\">Free fun things to do in June in Southern California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drone restrictions will be in place above all World Cup venues during the tournament and those who violate those restrictions could face fines up to $100,000, officials say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-based-on-facts-either-observed-and-verified-directly-by-the-reporter-or-reported-and-verified-from-knowledgeable-sources","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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