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Report: 15 chemical-spraying drones stolen in New Jersey; FBI investigating potential risks
- On Monday, New Jersey State Police recovered 15 stolen agricultural drones at a warehouse in Dover, NJ, more than a month after their March 24 theft from CAC International in Harrison.
- An individual posing as a delivery driver orchestrated the theft using a phony bill of lading and fake confirmation email to deceive CAC International, executing what investigators described as a highly sophisticated, coordinated operation.
- The FBI investigated the incident as a 'potential nightmare scenario,' citing the drones' GPS-guided capabilities and their ability to carry up to 40 gallons of liquid. Experts warned the industrial sprayers could be repurposed to disperse biological or chemical agents.
- Federal investigators, including Homeland Security Investigations, assisted the probe as the drones sat at the Dover facility until workers contacted police. The recovered fleet was valued at up to $870,000.
- The incident reignited discussions regarding the lack of detection layers protecting critical infrastructure from weaponized commercial drones. Experts emphasize the need for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to counter low-cost, one-way attack platforms.
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Crop-dusting drones stolen from N.J. facility recovered by police
Fifteen crop-dusting drones that were stolen last month from a Hudson County facility were recovered Monday from a warehouse just under 30 miles away, police said.The agricultural drones and their spray systems were taken on March 24 from CAC International, a logistics and shipping company located in Harrison, according to a statement from the New Jersey State Police.
·New Jersey, United States
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Nearly $870K in chemical spraying drones stolen from NJ company in 'nightmare scenario' heist: report
Nearly $870,000 worth of industrial drones capable of dispersing liquid chemicals were allegedly stolen from a New Jersey company, reportedly alarming the FBI.
·New York, United States
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