Eleven suspects face federal charges after allegedly flying drones in banned zones during the FIFA World Cup in Houston, Texas.
All 11 suspects were charged with “Violation of National Defense Airspace” in the Southern District of Texas, according to a statement by FBI Houston to The Epoch Times on July 9.
At least four of the suspects are Houston-area residents, including 26-year-old John Alexander Meza, 38-year-old Jordan Lee Zale, 30-year-old Huu An Nguyen Dinh, and 34-year-old Patrick Phillip Heer.
The FBI said Dinh separately received a warning from local police before being accused of a federal charge.
If convicted, suspects may have to pay up to $100,000 in fines for violating the Temporary Flight Restriction zone established between June 9 through July 19 in the east downtown area near locations such as the FIFA World Cup matches, Fan Fest, and related events, according to FBI Houston….