Twice-deported illegal immigrant charged with flying drone in restricted airspace during FIFA Fan Festival
- Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, a twice-deported Mexican illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal record, was charged with flying a drone in restricted airspace near Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta on June 12, 2023.
- He was caught by FBI agents, confirmed to be in the U.S. illegally, and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the following day.
- Rojas-Martinez faces charges for operating a drone in a temporary flight restricted zone and illegal reentry into the U.S. after multiple deportations.
- The FAA and federal authorities have emphasized that drone flights near FIFA World Cup venues are prohibited, with violators facing fines up to $100,000 and criminal charges to ensure public safety during the event.
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FIFA Drone Crackdown Reaches Twice-Deported Illegal Alien
Federal prosecutors charged a twice-deported Mexican illegal alien after FBI agents allegedly caught him operating a drone in restricted airspace near a FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta, as federal officials continue warning North Texas drone operators that they will enforce World Cup no-fly zones. The June 15 federal complaint charges Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, of Mexico, with operating a drone in a temporary flight restricted zone and illegal ree…
Twice-deported illegal immigrant charged with flying drone in restricted airspace during FIFA Fan Festival
A twice-deported illegal immigrant with a long criminal history has been charged with flying a drone in restricted airspace in Atlanta during a FIFA Fan Festival, authorities said.
Twice-deported illegal immigrant arrested for flying drone in restricted FIFA airspace
An illegal immigrant from Mexico with a lengthy rap sheet was busted for allegedly operating a drone within restricted FIFA airspace in Atlanta, authorities said, as World Cup organizers and law enforcement are on high alert for potential threats. Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez was found flying the unmanned aircraft near Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on June...
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