As drone sightings continue to proliferate, the FBI is turning to the public for help. Reports indicate over 3,000 incidents involving both fixed-wing and rotary drones in just the past month across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, raising significant questions about who is behind this unexpected activity.
**FBI Seeks Public Help Amid Surge of Mysterious Drone Activity in Northeast**
**FBI Seeks Public Help Amid Surge of Mysterious Drone Activity in Northeast**
The FBI has been inundated with over 3,000 drone sightings in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, prompting calls for public assistance in uncovering their mysterious origins.
Robert Wheeler, assistant director of the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group, shared insights during a recent Homeland Security subcommittee meeting, admitting, "We don’t know the people responsible for that, and that’s what we’re working on." This lack of clarity has fueled frustration among lawmakers, with Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) exclaiming, “Is that correct? That’s crazy. That’s madness.” Accompanying his concern, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) warned that the ambiguity surrounding these drone sightings is eroding trust in public institutions, stating, “How could you possibly not have answers?”
The scale of drone activity has raised eyebrows within Congress. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) highlighted that a group of over a dozen drones trailed a Coast Guard vessel off the coast, while another 50 were tracked emerging from the ocean. Such enigmatic drone operations have led to rampant speculation regarding their intent or potential dangers.
A particularly striking theory was proposed by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), who pointed fingers at a possible Iranian link, citing an “Iranian mother ship” located offshore. Van Drew emphasized the necessity for immediate military preparedness, asserting that “these drones should be shot down” based on intelligence from “confidential sources” suggesting a connection to Iran.
With the mystery deepening and public safety concerns escalating, the FBI continues to solicit any possible leads from the public. Officials are under increasing pressure not only to protect national security but also to restore public confidence regarding the ongoing situation surrounding these elusive drones.
The scale of drone activity has raised eyebrows within Congress. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) highlighted that a group of over a dozen drones trailed a Coast Guard vessel off the coast, while another 50 were tracked emerging from the ocean. Such enigmatic drone operations have led to rampant speculation regarding their intent or potential dangers.
A particularly striking theory was proposed by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), who pointed fingers at a possible Iranian link, citing an “Iranian mother ship” located offshore. Van Drew emphasized the necessity for immediate military preparedness, asserting that “these drones should be shot down” based on intelligence from “confidential sources” suggesting a connection to Iran.
With the mystery deepening and public safety concerns escalating, the FBI continues to solicit any possible leads from the public. Officials are under increasing pressure not only to protect national security but also to restore public confidence regarding the ongoing situation surrounding these elusive drones.
