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4 Houston-area residents face federal charges, accused of flying drones in FIFA World Cup no-drone zone
By Christian Terry at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
Four residents of the Houston area are facing federal charges, accused of flying drones within the boundaries of the Temporary Flight Restriction zone established near the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.John Alexander Meza, 26, La Porte; Jordan Lee Zale, 38, Richmond; an...
Key takeaway John Alexander Meza, 26, La Porte; Jordan Lee Zale, 38, Richmond; and Huu An Nguyen Dinh, 30, Pearland, are all expected to make their initial appearances before U.
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The federal charges against these four Houston-area residents underscore the serious approach local and federal authorities are taking to ensure public safety during the FIFA World Cup events in the city. With the Temporary Flight Restriction zone in place near the Fan Zone, just east of downtown Houston, residents should be aware of the strict no-drone policy in effect. The fact that one of the individuals, Huu An Nguyen Dinh, received a warning from police just days before being charged, suggests that law enforcement is actively monitoring the area and will not hesitate to take action against those who violate the restrictions. As the tournament continues, residents can expect to see a strong police presence in the area, and should be mindful of the rules in place to protect both attendees and the community at large. The cases against these four individuals will be closely watched as they make their initial appearances in court.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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