MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota State Patrol says a drone operator was taken into custody Tuesday after an unauthorized drone was seen flying near the agency's helicopter.

According to the state patrol, pilots in the helicopter were on a routine patrol at 10 p.m. near Loring Park in Minneapolis when they noticed the drone flying nearby. Officials did not specify how close the drone got to the helicopter. 

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The drone operator was located and taken into custody by police and state patrol troopers. The drone was also recovered. 

The investigation is ongoing and charges may be filed.