| Assemblyman Robert Clifton, a lifelong resident of Matawan, raised concerns over continuous drone activity in New Jersey, particularly in Monmouth County, with officials this week during a briefing at State Police headquarters. The lack of information and a coordinated response plan is increasing worry among residents in the 12th Legislative District who have reportedly spotted drones daily.
“Drones have been spotted over key infrastructure in Monmouth County, power stations and other sensitive locations throughout New Jersey and the humdrum response from the people who are supposedly in charge is deeply concerning,” Clifton (R-Monmouth) said. “My constituents have reported drone sightings to the authorities, but it doesn’t appear that they are doing anything about it.”
State Police and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness have provided limited details about the nature of the drone sightings, offering no clear timeline or actionable strategy for identifying the operators or mitigating future threats.
“I’m calling on Governor Murphy to work with the feds to coordinate a plan that will immediately allay growing concerns,” Clifton said. “New Jersey residents deserve a concrete plan and strong leadership, not ambiguous or dismissive responses.” |
