TRENTON, N.J. — A surge in reports of drone sightings across New Jersey has prompted widespread concern among residents, with families and community groups demanding greater transparency from local, state, and federal officials.
The Center for Garden State Families, an advocacy organization, has launched a petition urging elected officials to address what they describe as inadequate responses to questions about the origins and purpose of the drones. The petition follows weeks of growing anxiety, particularly among children, according to the group.
“Virtually everyone finds this occurrence more than coincidental,” the organization stated in a release, pointing to the timing of the drone appearances, which began nine days after a contentious national election.
The group claims that some of the drones are reportedly as large as small vehicles, capturing global attention and dominating local headlines for over a month. Officials, including New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, have faced criticism for their handling of the situation, with Murphy notably absent from a recent update on the issue.
As of now, no conclusive explanations have been provided regarding the drones, leaving many residents frustrated. The petition will be sent to state representatives and President Biden, demanding clarity on what has become a source of widespread unease.
A mysterious swarm of drones has New Jersey residents calling for answers as officials remain tight-lipped
