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Rep. Josh Gottheimer asks FBI and DHS to take down New Jersey drones

Name: Rep. Josh Gottheimer asks FBI and DHS to take down New Jersey drones
Start: 2024-12-13
Location: New Jersey

When: 13 Dec 2024
Where: New Jersey
Sources: 2 public sources

Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey Kristie Boyd; U.S. House Office of Photography, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

During the late-2024 New Jersey drone sightings, Rep. Josh Gottheimer urged the FBI and DHS to let state and local police use equipment to safely bring down unauthorized drones, and asked for a public briefing on the reports.

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OfficialGottheimer Calls on FBI & DHS to Deploy Assets to Safely Take Down Drones That Shouldn't Be in Our Skies (opens in a new tab)Office of Rep. Josh Gottheimer (house.gov) / 2024-12-13
OfficialGottheimer Calls on FBI, DHS, FAA for an Immediate Public Briefing on Drone Activity (opens in a new tab)Office of Rep. Josh Gottheimer (house.gov) / 2024-12-10

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