By Free Republic | Created at 2024-12-12 10:52:54 | Updated at 2024-12-25 13:01:47
1 week ago
FBI says it has no answers for drones seen over New Jersey
NewsNation ^ | Rich McHugh, Sean Noone
Posted on 12/12/2024 2:46:09 AM PST by RoosterRedux
The FBI said Wednesday it had no answers regarding dozens of drone sightings reported across New Jersey’s night skies in recent weeks.
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Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said during a Wednesday afternoon briefing there was “no evidence these are coming from a foreign entity or the work of an adversary.”
She also refuted a claim by U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew who said the drones were being launched by an Iranian mothership. “No there is not any truth to that,” said Singh.
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New Jersey officials ‘frustrated’ after drone meeting [see comment below for details of that meeting]. It was a frustrating day for state and local officials wanting new details. New Jersey state Rep. Brian Bergen told NewsNation the meeting was a “waste of time” and that he’s not getting enough information from officials.
“There were no answers,” he said. “Every question that was asked by members of the state legislature? No answers. No resolution. They don’t know where the drones are coming from. They don’t know who is doing it. They don’t know why they’re doing it. But they say there’s no credible threat.”
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry said a recent reported sighting over Naval Weapons Station Earle was particularly concerning.
“We had one confirmed drone directly over the top of Earle,” he told NewsNation. “If anybody knows Naval Weapons Station Earle, if you come within 500 feet of Earle, they’re already authorized to fire upon you when you’re just a fishing boat. Unfortunately, it seems like we’re unable to take any action when a foreign, unauthorized drone is flying above.”
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There was a meeting on Wednesday regarding the recent drone sightings in New Jersey. It was held at the New Jersey State Police Division Headquarters, which is located in West Trenton, NJ. This location serves as the operational center for the New Jersey State Police and was the venue for discussions involving mayors, state lawmakers, and various officials about the ongoing drone activity in the state.
Reports indicate that while officials from the Department of Homeland Security were present, the absence of FBI representatives and the governor was notable and raised concerns among local leaders. They were seeking clarity on the origins and purposes of the drones, especially given their proximity to sensitive locations like military bases and the Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster.
1 posted on 12/12/2024 2:46:09 AM PST by RoosterRedux
To: RoosterRedux
They are too busy looking for people who drove thru DC on J6..................
2 posted on 12/12/2024 2:50:03 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
To: RoosterRedux
I know! Open and investigation, then tell people you can’t comment on an ongoing investigation.
3 posted on 12/12/2024 2:50:45 AM PST by rottweiller_inc (inter canem et lupum)
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