We're only one day into #FWC26Houston, and we've already seized 3 drones... Reminder: World Cup venues and related events are NO DRONE ZONES! Violations can result in up to $100,000 in fines, confiscation of drone equipment, and potential criminal charges. #FIFAWorldCup

#BREAKING A Grimes County man has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with Interstate Transmission of Threatening Communications. Peter James Bloomfield is accused of posting online threats about killing FBI agents, the president, and others. FBI Bryan is investigating. #BCSTX justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/iol…

HPD, @FBIHouston, and our law enforcement partners are ready for the World Cup, but we need your help. If you see something unusual, say something to a nearby officer, event staff member, or call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Even the smallest detail can make a difference.

⚽ Fútbol/soccer fans, FBI Houston and area law enforcement partners are ready for the long-awaited #FIFAWorldCup. Are you? We've walked through Fan Fest and Houston stadium with your security in mind. Official events kick off today, so remember to be our eyes and ears. Here's to a fun and safe Houston World Cup experience for all! #WeAreHouston

#BREAKING Cristian Morris sex trafficked teenage girls as young as 15-years-old in Houston and Dallas. Now, he's behind bars for the next 30 years! Morris repeatedly posted explicit ads offering juveniles for commercial sex, transported minor victims between cities to engage in sex acts, then hoarded the illicit proceeds. More on this FBI Houston and @houstonpolice case here: ow.ly/hPlB50ZabFr

This week, FBI Houston paused to remember and honor the more than 100 FBI employees who have given their lives in performance of their duty to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. You can help honor them by learning about their story at fbi.gov/history/wall-of-hono…

🚫 The FAA has implemented Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) at Houston's FIFA Fan Fest beginning today through July 19, 2026. That means NO drones over any World Cup events! TFRs protect fans, players, and critical infrastructure from accidents and security threats. Unauthorized drone flights are a federal crime and can result in fines up to $100,000. More info at faa.gov/fifaworldcup2026 #FIFAWorldCup

#BREAKING Hassan Al Gharawi will spend the next 5 years in federal prison for his role in an international weapons trafficking plot! Gharawi, an Iraqi national living in Sugar Land, received and stored 77 firearms at his home as part of a scheme to stockpile & smuggle firearms hidden in vehicle parts to Iraq. More on this FBI Houston and @ATFHou case here: ow.ly/vIMJ50Z8YG9 #HouNews

⚠️ Scammers are enrolling Medicare patients in hospice care for services they do not need or without the patient's knowledge, allowing the scammers to fraudulently bill Medicare. Learn more about this scam, and check in on the older adults in your life: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260603

#WANTED Saad Said is a federal fugitive who failed to surrender for his 30-month prison sentence in 2021 after defrauding victims out of more than $1 million. Investigators believe he may use wigs to alter his appearance and continues to commit fraud in the Houston/Galveston area. Help FBI Houston and the U.S. Marshals apprehend Saad Said by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI with any tips!

Alleged murderer Javian Dequan Paley continues to pose a danger to our Houston community. We're offering up to $5,000 to whoever helps FBI Houston and @HCSOTexas put him behind bars! Call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. #HouNews

⚽ The FBI’s role in preparing for major special events like the #FIFAWorldCup includes intelligence gathering and sharing and threat assessments. Learn how FBI Houston has been working with dozens of law enforcement partners to make sure everyone has an enjoyable and safe World Cup experience: ow.ly/iL3250Z786x

FBI Houston is one of the many law enforcement agencies who will be on "all hands on deck" mode helping keep everyone safe during the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup matches and related events. YOU, the public are critical to this mission. YOU are our eyes and ears. Report anyone or anything suspicious immediately to law enforcement.

#BREAKING The Subzero Suspect has been identified as Jamail White! He is in police custody in North Dakota and faces Texas state robbery charges thanks to the FBI, @houstonpolice, @HCSOTexas, and Conroe PD partners. But we still need your help! Jamail White may have committed additional robberies. If you have relevant information, call 1-800-CALL-FBI!

The #FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the location and capture of Michael Timothy Puckett, #wanted in the Commonwealth of Virginia for his alleged involvement in the murder of a Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy and the shooting of a second deputy at a residence in Cana, Virginia, on May 29, 2026: fbi.gov/wanted/law-enforceme…

⚠️ Cybercriminals are Spoofing FIFA Websites in Advance of the 2026 World Cup: The FBI warns the public that cyber threat actors are spoofing fifa.com to collect personally identifiable information entered by users, including name, home address, phone number, email address, and banking information. Learn how to spot the fake websites to avoid becoming a victim: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260527

🚫 FIFA World Cup matches are No Drone Zones! #FIFAWorldCup #FWC26Houston x.com/FBI/status/20597386853…

#BREAKING A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for targeting over 100 children across the U.S. in one of FBI Houston's largest sextortion cases. For years, Ramanan Pathmanathan, 40, used multiple social media accounts to contact at least 145 girls and boys demanding them to engage in sexually explicit conduct. If they declined, he threatened to send compromising images to the children’s friends or family. This was a years-long investigation by FBI Houston's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force and @TXDPSsoutheast. ow.ly/WJyB50Z4RLk