FBI Launches Investigation Into Unauthorized Drone Flights Over New York City Landmarks
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has formally initiated a probe to identify individuals responsible for a series of unauthorized drone flights over major landmarks in New York City. What, according to official statements, began as isolated incidents has escalated into a coordinated surveillance concern, prompting federal action. When the investigation was confirmed late Wednesday evening, authorities revealed that the drones were detected near the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Where the incidents occurred, specifically in restricted airspace above these high-security sites, raises significant national security questions. Why the flights transpired remains under scrutiny, but the FBI cited potential threats to public safety and infrastructure. How federal agents are tracing the drones involves advanced radar data and witness interviews, with a joint task force now monitoring the city’s skies. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing, officials said.