GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY/WISN) - Green Bay Police said authorities have identified an operator connected to a “rogue drone” that interrupted the Packers game last week.
A drone [briefly disrupted](https://www.wisn.com/article/packers-panthers-game-drone-disruption/74289999) the Green Bay Packers’ game against the Carolina Panthers last Thursday night, according to the game’s broadcasters.
Officials paused play in the third quarter as the Packers faced third-and-1 and were threatening to score. Announcers said a “rogue drone” was inside the stadium.
The broadcast went to a commercial break. When it returned about three minutes later, announcers said both teams had been sent to their sidelines. The teams then returned to the field after the issue was cleared, the broadcasters said.
While Green Bay Police said they identified the drone operator, they didn’t release the operator’s name in an update issued Thursday.
Police said no further information on the case will be disclosed at this time, as it remains an active investigation. Green Bay Police are working with the FBI, FAA, and US Attorney’s Office in reviewing the matter.
Green Bay Police also [shared a link](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/where_can_i_fly/airspace_restrictions/sports_stadiums) to FAA drone restrictions for stadiums and sporting events.
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