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A Houston man allegedly flew a drone during the World Cup to video his church. He could face a year in prison
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Michael Adkison , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This included a significant amount of fake FIFA merchandise, valued at $9 million.
A Houston man is facing potential prison time for allegedly flying a drone during the World Cup. His intention was to capture video of his church. If convicted, he could receive a sentence of up to a year in prison.
Federal authorities were active in Houston during the World Cup, seizing various items. This included a significant amount of fake FIFA merchandise, valued at $9 million. Additionally, 44 drones were taken into custody.
Further details on these incidents are available from Houston Public Media, including the context of the seizures during the city's hosting of World Cup matches and a fan festival.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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