Key facts
- Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone near the South Korean national team's training camp in Guadalajara.
- The drone was detected using specialized equipment.
- The operation was part of a security plan for the World Cup.
- Several drones have been neutralized recently near stadiums and team base camps.
- Mexico's 'Plan Kukulkán' involves about 100,000 security personnel for the tournament.
Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone that flew near the South Korean national team’s training camp in Guadalajara. The team is preparing for its opening World Cup match against Mexico.
A federal official stated that military forces used specialized equipment to detect the drone, prompting them to "neutralize" it. This operation is part of a comprehensive security plan for the soccer tournament, which involves military and local police forces. The World Cup is being held across Mexico, the United States, and Canada through July 19.