Lawmakers express frustration over federal inquiries as debate surrounding national security and public trust intensifies amid a swarm of recent drone activity.
Mysterious Drone Surge Sparks FBI Investigation in Tri-State Area
Mysterious Drone Surge Sparks FBI Investigation in Tri-State Area
The FBI seeks public assistance amid over 3,000 drone sightings reported in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, investigating their unknown origin.
The FBI is turning to the public for assistance as over 3,000 mysterious drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the past month, prompting federal investigators to seek clarity on the situation. Both fixed-wing and rotary drones have been reported flying in the area, and the increasing frequency of these sightings has raised alarm among residents and lawmakers alike.
FBI Assistant Director Robert Wheeler, addressing the pressing concerns, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding these drone flights during a recent Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. “We don’t know the people responsible behind that, and that’s what we’re working on,” he stated, indicating the agency's urgency to discern the operators of these unidentified drones. This lack of answers has frustrated lawmakers, including Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who expressed disbelief, questioning, “You’re telling me we don’t know what the hell these drones are in New Jersey? Is that correct? That’s crazy. That’s madness.”
Lawmakers have vehemently discussed the scale of these drone activities, highlighting concerning instances, such as Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) revealing that several drones were tracked following a Coast Guard cutter off the New Jersey coast. These unexplained incidents have ignited speculation regarding the potential purposes behind the drone flights and whether they pose threats to national security.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) took a more alarming stance, suggesting a link between the drones and an Iranian "mother ship" purportedly positioned off the coast. He raised the stakes by asserting that “the military is on full alert with this” and called for decisive action, stating, “These drones should be shot down,” citing "confidential sources" indicating a presumed connection to Iran.
As the mystery surrounding the drones continues to unfold, the FBI is particularly keen on public cooperation, urging anyone with relevant information to step forward. With issues of public trust and national security increasingly at the forefront, officials are under heightened scrutiny to unravel the enigma behind these aerial phenomena in New Jersey and its neighboring states.
FBI Assistant Director Robert Wheeler, addressing the pressing concerns, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding these drone flights during a recent Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. “We don’t know the people responsible behind that, and that’s what we’re working on,” he stated, indicating the agency's urgency to discern the operators of these unidentified drones. This lack of answers has frustrated lawmakers, including Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who expressed disbelief, questioning, “You’re telling me we don’t know what the hell these drones are in New Jersey? Is that correct? That’s crazy. That’s madness.”
Lawmakers have vehemently discussed the scale of these drone activities, highlighting concerning instances, such as Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) revealing that several drones were tracked following a Coast Guard cutter off the New Jersey coast. These unexplained incidents have ignited speculation regarding the potential purposes behind the drone flights and whether they pose threats to national security.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) took a more alarming stance, suggesting a link between the drones and an Iranian "mother ship" purportedly positioned off the coast. He raised the stakes by asserting that “the military is on full alert with this” and called for decisive action, stating, “These drones should be shot down,” citing "confidential sources" indicating a presumed connection to Iran.
As the mystery surrounding the drones continues to unfold, the FBI is particularly keen on public cooperation, urging anyone with relevant information to step forward. With issues of public trust and national security increasingly at the forefront, officials are under heightened scrutiny to unravel the enigma behind these aerial phenomena in New Jersey and its neighboring states.
