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The FBI is asking the public to send information about possible drone sightings

The FBI is now involved in the hunt to get more information about possible drone sightings in Morris County. Officials say there is no threat to public safety.

These reported drone sightings have been going on for several weeks.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction banning drone flights over certain locations. This started on November 18th.

Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal military base are the two locations with TFRs. The FAA said it is reviewing all reports of unauthorized drone operations.

“I saw three drones, one of them quite large. Probably the size of a small car,” said Harding Twp resident Jeff Sabol. “They have flashing lights, they follow the number 287 back and forth.”

The FBI, State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security are asking the public to report any information related to recent possible drone sightings along the Raritan River. According to the FBI, witnesses spotted the collection of what appeared to be drones and a possible fixed-wing aircraft.

“Everyone had been talking about it on Facebook. So my daughter and I went outside,” Succasunna resident Elizabeth Chirico said. “We saw five of them. My sister-in-law lives in Somerset and she said she saw three.”

“People are chatting about everything, the drones, the weather,” said Jim Psaras, owner of Alfa Bagels Deli in Randolph. “They come to pass on information and obtain information. It all starts with the best bagel in New Jersey.”

So the heated debate in New Jersey right now isn’t about the best bagel spot or Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll, but rather what’s in the air?

“I don’t know, there’s too much speculation out there,” said Randolph resident Brandon Ashby. “I’m curious. I like that the FBI is involved now.”

Officials ask anyone with information to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online.

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