Ag Drones Stolen in New Jersey Recovered

Authorities say the drones were recovered during a routine inspection after being stolen last month.

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HARRISON, NEW JERSEY (RFD News) — New details have emerged on a number of ag drones stolen out of New Jersey.

Police now say they’ve been recovered after being found in a storage facility during a routine inspection.

In a post to ‘X’, Homeland Security confirmed the 15 drones were stolen last month from a logistics company.

Each drone can spray up to 40 gallons of liquid chemicals over a 15-acre plot, raising concerns about how they could potentially be used in a terror attack.

The drones are valued at more than $750,000.

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