STORY: :: White House says reported drone sightings in
New Jersey do not pose a national security threat
:: December 12, 2024
:: Washington, D.C.
:: John Kirby, National Security Spokesperson
Speaking at a press briefing, Kirby said at this time there is no evidence the drone sightings pose a national security threat and The Department of Homeland Security, FBI and local law enforcement are working closely together to investigate these sightings.
"I just want to add a few comments on the reports of drone activity here on the East Coast, particularly in and around New Jersey. We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus. The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are investigating these sightings, and they're working closely with state and local law enforcement to provide resources using numerous detection methods to better understand their origin, using very sophisticated electronic detection technologies provided by federal authorities we have not been able to, and neither have state or local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings. To the contrary, upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully. The United States Coast Guard is providing support to the state of New Jersey and has confirmed that there is no evidence of any foreign based involvement from coastal vessels. And importantly, there are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted airspace."
