FBI: No credible threats to Super Bowl LV

Multiple people in the Tampa area have been arrested for their alleged roles in the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 meant to block lawmakers from confirming President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. 

However, Tampa FBI field office chief Michael McPherson told reporters on Wednesday that there is currently no credible threat to Sunday's Super Bowl LV matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium.

"We're constantly looking at threats that happen around the country," McPherson said during a news conference, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). "There are no credible threats to the Super Bowl, or any related activity, at this moment."

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance for this year's Super Bowl will be capped at roughly 22,000 spectators. 

The Super Bowl is routinely one of the most secure North American sporting events of any year, and it's worth noting that the NFL completed every postseason round following Jan. 6. The NHL, NBA, and NCAA also went on without incidents. 

A college basketball matchup between the George Washington Colonials and UMass Minutemen scheduled for Jan. 6 was postponed, largely because of a Washington D.C. curfew that prevented the game from happening that evening. 

The AP added that anybody who attempts to fly a drone at the Super Bowl could face fines of up to $30,000 and possible criminal prosecution. 

"The Super Bowl is a no-drone zone," McPherson said. "Leave your drones at home."