Drone Buzzes Fenway Park During Red Sox Game, Police Now Have It

BOSTON — Police have confiscated the drone that several people reported hovering over Fenway Park on Thursday evening during the home game. Police say someone under the age of 18 was responsible for the unauthorized, illegal flight over the ballpark.

"As a result of a joint investigation involving the Boston Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Federal Aviation Administration, investigators have recovered and are in possession of the drone which was observed flying over Fenway Park on Thursday evening," police said in a statement.

During games, the FAA puts a temporary flight restriction in place. It's not clear if the underage person will face charges. Police did they were still investigating.

Flying a drone over a stadium could result in a fine of up to $250,000 or three years in prison, according to the FAA.

Incidentally, the Sox won Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-6.

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