{"id":1867,"date":"2026-05-17T00:53:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T00:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2026-05-17T00:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T00:53:41","slug":"ring-of-steel-thrown-round-world-cup-to-guard-against-terror-attacks-in-brit-pubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1867","title":{"rendered":"Ring of steel thrown round World Cup to guard against terror attacks &#8211; in Brit pubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">EXCLUSIVE: British Beer and Pub Association issues security advice to landlords screening live matches 4,000 miles away to watch out for rampaging terrorists<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">20:53, 14 May 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 20:53, 14 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777553\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777553.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777553.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777553.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777553.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\"><cite aria-label=\"Image: AFP via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A ring of steel is set to be thrown round the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/latest\/world-cup\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">World Cup<\/a> to guard against terror attacks &#8211; in British pubs. The British Beer and Pub Association has issued guidelines for landlords screening live matches during the tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And even though they will be 4,000 miles away from the action, they have been advised to take <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/irans-list-10-demands-take-37142247\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">counter terrorism <\/a>measures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As well as bringing in doormen and CCTV, serving beer in plastic glasses and having overspill areas to guard against overcrowding, it says bar bosses should look out for rampaging terrorists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The advice states: \u201cIt is important that premises consider the risk from those intent on causing wide-scale harm and panic and should therefore remain vigilant for anything that seems out of place or unusual.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cLicensed premises remain attractive to terrorists seeking to attack publicly accessible locations where large numbers of people gather.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36862559\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36862559\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.51\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the National Guard guard the perimeter of the La Paz funeral home in Guadalajara, Jalisco state\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36862559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION-SECURITY.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36862559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION-SECURITY.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36862559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION-SECURITY.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36862559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-OPERATION-SECURITY.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"100,000 Mexican security personnel will be on duty at the World Cup\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">100,000 Mexican security personnel will be on duty at the World Cup<cite aria-label=\"Image: ULISES RUIZ, AFP via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ULISES RUIZ, AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;A risk assessment should be carried out that takes into account the premises\u2019 preparedness and resilience, the security culture of all staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cUK Terrorist threat levels are published online. Knowing where to find the threat levels and understanding them is important when security planning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cUnderstanding the threat can help inform your risk assessment and ensure appropriate and proportionate security arrangements are in place and help prioritise actions as threat levels provide an indication of attack likelihood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Pub bosses are advised to monitor MI5\u2019s website for advice on the chances of an attack. And they should keep their eyes up in the build-up to next month\u2019s tournament for folk reccying their premises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cTerrorists like all criminals will reconnoitre their targets,\u201d the British Beer and Pub Association states.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cStaff must be vigilant and confident they can report suspicious behaviour without delay. If you suspect there is immediate danger call 999.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIf there is no immediate threat but something doesn&#8217;t feel right trust your instincts and report it to Counter Terrorism Policing via the National Anti-Terrorist Hotline.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777646\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777646\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"World Cup\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777646.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-CARTEL.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777646.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-CARTEL.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777646.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-CARTEL.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36777646.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_MEXICO-CRIME-DRUG-TRAFFICKING-CARTEL.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Bus set on fire in Mexico ahead of World Cup\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bus set on fire in Mexico ahead of World Cup<cite aria-label=\"Image: AFP via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Landlords and their staff are urged to take an Action Counters Terrorism training course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The extent of the security measures could shock Brit pub bosses who are relying on the tournament to help them flog 50m extra pints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They will be allowed to stay open into the early hours so fans can watch matches that start late due to the time difference between the UK and co-hosts Mexico, Canada and the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The association\u2019s chief executive Emma McClarkin said: \u201cThe pub has and always will be the home of live sport and there is no better place to enjoy watching a game of football than at your local with friends and other fans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWith the World Cup fast approaching we want to help pubs prepare the best they can to make the absolute most of the opportunity to draw in customers and provide a brilliant experience for them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe are really pleased to be able to provide this guidance alongside industry partners to ensure that the tournament can be enjoyed safely and successfully in venues across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The biggest security operation in World Cup history will be carried out to protect fans who travel to matches. A robot army will be deployed to safeguard supporters from war, terror and drug cartels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Humanoid Atlas and his four-legged companion Spot will be on the ground in numbers across the tournament to &#8216;enhance match operations, fan engagement, and safety and efficiency&#8217; at what threatens to be one of the most dangerous football tournaments ever staged.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Organisers FIFA insist Iran will still take part even though it is at war with host nation America.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36348786\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36348786\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.63\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Men and women drinking beer and celebrating success of sports team, waving flag of the Great Britain, man showing victory sign at bar\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36348786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Emotional-male-and-female-drinking-beer-and-celebrating-success-of-sports-team-waving-flag-of-the-G.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36348786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Emotional-male-and-female-drinking-beer-and-celebrating-success-of-sports-team-waving-flag-of-the-G.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36348786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Emotional-male-and-female-drinking-beer-and-celebrating-success-of-sports-team-waving-flag-of-the-G.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36348786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Emotional-male-and-female-drinking-beer-and-celebrating-success-of-sports-team-waving-flag-of-the-G.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Pubs bring in counter terror measures to safeguard fans in UK\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Pubs bring in counter terror measures to safeguard fans in UK<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Middle East state has fired off missiles towards at least six other playing nations &#8211; Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey Jordan and Brit military bases in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Intelligence chiefs fear Iranian sleepers could be deployed to carry out terror attacks on the West.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While in Mexico rival cartels are battling it out for territory after drug lord Nemesio \u2018El Mencho\u2019 Cervantes was killed by the military six weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to Brit-educated tech expert Aaron Ting the World Cup will be the &#8216;most surveilled sporting event in human history\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">AI-powered DroneHunter interceptors will be deployed at all 11 US venues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The hexcopters use net-based capture systems to intercept and remove hostile drones from the sky with no human pilot required and have already been battle-tested in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/latest\/ukraine\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Ukraine<\/a> and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The US Department of Homeland Security has invested \u00a387m in counter-drone capabilities for the tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They will also be deployed in Mexico where drug baron El Mencho pioneered the use of explosive-laden and weaponised drones against the military.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36168517\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36168517\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Doormen\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36168517.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Security-Guard-at-Door.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36168517.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Security-Guard-at-Door.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36168517.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Security-Guard-at-Door.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36168517.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Security-Guard-at-Door.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"England fans should expect to see increased security in pubs during the tournament\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">England fans should expect to see increased security in pubs during the tournament<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\/iStockphoto\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">More than 5,000 AI-powered Nexus surveillance cameras with real-time facial recognition will also be deployed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The network can identify wanted suspects&#8217; faces and track vehicles at the same time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Officers capture images from mobile devices that are cross-referenced against judicial databases in real-time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At least 111 highway monitoring arches will be able to track vehicles by colour, model, and physical characteristics &#8211; not just number plates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Monterrey\u2019s K9-X division &#8211; robot dogs equipped with night vision, HD cameras, motion sensors and loudspeaker systems &#8211; will patrol its stadium in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They are designed to enter risky environments ahead of humans and stream live footage back to command centres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A touchless ID facial recognition programme is also being rolled out across 65 US airports ahead of the World Cup. It verifies IDs in five seconds with no documentation required. At stadiums facial authentication for entry is already operational across NFL and baseball venues that will double as World Cup sites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While Vancouver, Canada, is installing hundreds of temporary surveillance cameras around transit hubs. A nine-week surveillance zone will extend 2km from the stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ting, a doctor of business administration at Edinburgh&#8217;s Heriot-Watt University and member of the Global Fintech Institute think tank, said such technology &#8216;would normally face years &#8211; sometimes decades &#8211; of regulatory friction before deployment at this scale\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cAutonomous interceptor drones. Real-time AI facial recognition across three countries. Robotic police units. 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