An illegal immigrant was arrested by authorities at a World Cup venue amid a major crackdown on drones at the soccer showdown, FBI officials confirmed on Monday.
Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, an illegal alien from Mexico with a prior cocaine distribution conviction, was detained after flying a drone over Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, the FBI announced.
Centennial Olympic Park is home to the city’s official fan events for the World Cup throughout the tournament. Atlanta hosted its first fixture on Monday afternoon, with Spain suffering a shock draw against Cape Verde.
Rojas-Martinez faces federal charges for flying and for illegally re-entering the United States
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