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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 Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Adkison, as published by Houston Public Media · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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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. 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. Further details on these incidents are available from Houston Public Media, including information on the number of drones seized and the city's hosting of World Cup events.

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Category: events · Published: July 29, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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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

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