Police arrested and charged two men with flying a drone near Logan International Airport in Boston on Saturday, NBC News. reported on monday.
The news comes amid reports of mysterious drone sightings in several states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Authorities are investigating the incident.
The two suspects are accused of flying a drone “dangerously close” to the airport. The men were identified as Robert Duffy, 42, of Charlestown and Jeremy Forcik, 32, of Bridgewater.
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The NBC article states that Duffy and Forcik were charged with trespassing.
Authorities said a Boston police officer specializing in crime surveillance detected an unmanned aircraft system flying near the airport and determined the location of the drone.
When police responded, the three suspects fled on foot, Duffy and Forcik were arrested, and a drone was found in Duffy's backpack, police said.
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Boston police warned that even small drones pose a “significant” risk, “including the potential for catastrophic damage to planes and helicopters.” A near collision can cause the pilot to veer off course, putting life and property at risk. ”
President-elect Donald Trump recently spoke out about unidentified drone sightings in a post on his Truth Social, Breitbart News reported on Friday.
“Mysterious drones have been seen all over the country,” he said. “Is this really happening without the government's knowledge? I don't think so! Let's let the people know now or shoot them down! DJT.”
According to a Breitbart News article, lawmakers are calling on federal authorities to take action regarding the alleged drone sightings.
“In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that “at this time, reported drone sightings do not pose a threat to national security or public safety; There is no evidence that he poses any danger.'There is no evidence that he poses any danger.''
