The FBI is calling on the public to help unravel a surge of drone sightings that have alarmed residents and lawmakers across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past month alone, over 3,000 reports of both fixed-wing and rotary drones have been logged, raising significant safety and security questions.
Mysterious Drone Sightings Spark FBI Investigation in Tri-State Area
Mysterious Drone Sightings Spark FBI Investigation in Tri-State Area
FBI seeks public help as drones swarm New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, prompting urgent safety concerns.
In a recent Homeland Security subcommittee hearing, Robert Wheeler, assistant director of the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group, confirmed the agency's ongoing investigation into these mysterious drone flights. "We don’t know the people responsible behind that, and that’s what we’re working on," he stated, clearly highlighting the challenges investigators face. This lack of clarity has led to outrage among lawmakers, many of whom voiced their frustration at the hearing.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) questioned the FBI’s inability to track the origins of these drones, labeling the situation as “madness.” Similarly, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) stressed that public trust is deteriorating amid these unexplained encounters, warning that citizens might feel misled by federal authorities.
The scale of the drone activity is alarming, with Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) reporting instances where several drones were observed trailing a Coast Guard cutter along the New Jersey coastline. Other law enforcement officials tracked large groups of drones coming from the ocean, intensifying concerns over their intentions.
Amidst the frenzy, one theory has stirred particular anxiety. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) suggested a potential link between the drones and an Iranian “mother ship” offshore. He expressed that the military is on high alert due to this situation, demanding immediate measures, including the possibility of shooting down the drones based on what he called confidential sources.
As the mystery unfolds, the FBI is urging anyone with information about these drone sightings to step forward. With national security and public safety at stake, the pressure mounts on authorities to identify and understand the forces behind this unusual aerial activity.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) questioned the FBI’s inability to track the origins of these drones, labeling the situation as “madness.” Similarly, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) stressed that public trust is deteriorating amid these unexplained encounters, warning that citizens might feel misled by federal authorities.
The scale of the drone activity is alarming, with Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) reporting instances where several drones were observed trailing a Coast Guard cutter along the New Jersey coastline. Other law enforcement officials tracked large groups of drones coming from the ocean, intensifying concerns over their intentions.
Amidst the frenzy, one theory has stirred particular anxiety. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) suggested a potential link between the drones and an Iranian “mother ship” offshore. He expressed that the military is on high alert due to this situation, demanding immediate measures, including the possibility of shooting down the drones based on what he called confidential sources.
As the mystery unfolds, the FBI is urging anyone with information about these drone sightings to step forward. With national security and public safety at stake, the pressure mounts on authorities to identify and understand the forces behind this unusual aerial activity.
