Weston Man Faces Year In Federal Prison For Flying Drone Over Restricted Air Space

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A Weston man is facing federal charges Friday morning after the FBI said he flew a drone over restricted air space in Miami Beach.

The FBI says 46-year-old Yorgan Teran is charged with violating the temporary flight restrictions, which were set up to protect the public during Super Bowl weekend.

According to agents, Teran flew a drone over the restricted air space on Ocean Drive and 8th Street without authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration.

If convicted, he faces one year in federal prison.

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