In a mounting case of perplexing aerial activity, the FBI has called on the public for aid as they probe into more than 3,000 drone sightings reported across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in just one month. Concerned residents have been alarmed by the presence of large drones buzzing in the skies, particularly over central New Jersey.
FBI Seeks Public Help Amid Drone Mystery in the Northeastern U.S.
FBI Seeks Public Help Amid Drone Mystery in the Northeastern U.S.
The FBI investigates over 3,000 drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, calling for public assistance.
During a recent Homeland Security subcommittee hearing, FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group Assistant Director, Robert Wheeler, openly acknowledged the agency’s struggle to identify those behind the unexpected drone activity. “We don’t know the people responsible behind that, and that’s what we’re working on,” Wheeler disclosed, reflecting the exasperation shared by lawmakers who expressed their distress over the lack of available information from federal officials.
Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) candidly questioned the situation, saying, "You’re telling me we don’t know what the hell these drones are in New Jersey? Is that correct?" His comment underscored the rising unease that the public feels in the absence of answers. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) highlighted the crisis of confidence, asserting that Americans might perceive incompetence or deception from government authorities.
The alarming nature of these incidents was emphasized by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), who reported a situation where numerous drones hovered over a Coast Guard cutter off New Jersey’s coastline, while law enforcement tracked another wave of unidentified drones moving in from the ocean. Speculation concerning these drones’ purposes and potential risks continues to escalate.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) added to the debate, challenging conventional theories and suggesting potential links between the drones and an Iranian “mother ship” off the coast. On national television, he expressed his concerns, stating that “the military is on full alert with this,” urging for decisive action against the drones, which he suggested could have lasting implications for U.S. national security.
As public concern grows, the FBI urges individuals with any relevant information to step forward. With the stakes surging high for national security and public trust, there is increasing pressure on officials to unravel the mystery behind the drone activity plaguing the northeastern states.
Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) candidly questioned the situation, saying, "You’re telling me we don’t know what the hell these drones are in New Jersey? Is that correct?" His comment underscored the rising unease that the public feels in the absence of answers. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) highlighted the crisis of confidence, asserting that Americans might perceive incompetence or deception from government authorities.
The alarming nature of these incidents was emphasized by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), who reported a situation where numerous drones hovered over a Coast Guard cutter off New Jersey’s coastline, while law enforcement tracked another wave of unidentified drones moving in from the ocean. Speculation concerning these drones’ purposes and potential risks continues to escalate.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) added to the debate, challenging conventional theories and suggesting potential links between the drones and an Iranian “mother ship” off the coast. On national television, he expressed his concerns, stating that “the military is on full alert with this,” urging for decisive action against the drones, which he suggested could have lasting implications for U.S. national security.
As public concern grows, the FBI urges individuals with any relevant information to step forward. With the stakes surging high for national security and public trust, there is increasing pressure on officials to unravel the mystery behind the drone activity plaguing the northeastern states.
