Trump administration: Drone threats a 'huge concern' during World Cup
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DHS: 'We're Struggling' With Drone Defense as World Cup Opens in Seven Days
Federal security officials are warning of drone incursions, potential lone-wolf attacks, and cyberattacks as the FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off across 11 U.S. cities next week, with the Department of Homeland Security acknowledging it is “struggling” with counter-drone capabilities heading into the tournament. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told a House budget hearing Wednesday that drones represent his top security concern for the event. “…
Feds, local law enforcement on guard for drones, lone wolf attacks during World Cup security in U.S.
Rogue drones, lone wolf actors and human trafficking rings top the list of concerns of public safety officials overseeing the multilayered security apparatus for the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches in the United States.
The cost of security for the World Cup is high and may not be enough to prevent all threats. The Trump government would have spent R$ 1.2 billion (US$ 250 million) since December to help American cities prepare to face threats involving drones, according to a Front Office Sports report. In relation to anti-drone measures, everyone is a little behind, said Internal Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, during a hearing of the House of Representati…
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