Police questioned three men: Than Van T., Ton Van Ch., and Tran Vo Hong Ph., about flying kites near the airport.

The authorities are gathering evidence to decide what to do with the men.

The men flew kites with whistles and flashing lights from a vacant lot near the airport.

One of the men also owns a drone to find lost kites.

The men are part of a Facebook group for traditional whistling kites in Ho Chi Minh City.

Two days earlier, the men and others flew kites at the same location.

The kite-flying site is close to the airport and within protected airspace.

The kites were flown high, posing a threat to aviation safety.

A 14-minute shutdown affected 21 flights.

Air traffic control reported an unknown flying object near the airport.

The object had flashing lights and was thought to be a drone.

Air traffic controllers checked the report and found the object's location.

The airport suspended takeoffs and landings for safety.

Aircraft were told to wait or fly in circles.

Normal operations resumed after 14 minutes.

The suspension affected 21 flights.

Four aircraft waited on the ground, and one flight was diverted.

The suspicious objects were found to be kites, not drones.

Police found the men and seized the kites and other items.

The police are still investigating the incident.

The incident raises concerns about aviation safety.

There was another disruption at the airport two days earlier.

The airport was forced to suspend operations twice due to unauthorized drones.

The repeated disruptions are a concern for aviation safety.

Improper drone use poses a risk to aviation security and safety.

There were 34 cases of drones entering prohibited areas at airports in 2025.

When a drone is found, air traffic authorities may suspend flights.

Such measures can have far-reaching consequences.

UAV-related incidents caused losses of about VND5.6 billion.

A collision between a drone and an aircraft could be severe.

Registering a drone does not mean you can fly it anywhere.

Drone owners must register and get permission to fly.

People who fly drones near airports can face penalties.

Obstructing air traffic can lead to criminal prosecution.

Criminal liability may arise even if no serious consequences occurred.

Penalties can include fines, non-custodial reform, or imprisonment.

Offenders may be prohibited from holding certain positions.

The Ministry of Public Security is increasing public awareness and enforcement.

The police urged residents to comply with drone regulations.

Flying drones near airports can threaten flight safety and lead to legal consequences.

Residents are encouraged to report unusual flying objects near airports.

Tuan Kiet - Tien Dung - Dam De