Although it's illegal to fly drones over urban areas in France, several of them have been spotted over Paris.
The drones were seen near the Eiffel Tower, the U.S. embassy, and the Interior Ministry on Monday and Tuesday nights, raising concerns about surveillance. Paris is already on high alert after last month's terrorist attacks in the city.
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