Stolen Chemical-Spraying Drones Located in North Jersey Warehouse

Dover, NJ — Fifteen high-capacity agricultural drones stolen in a coordinated New Jersey heist earlier this month have been recovered at a warehouse in Dover, easing fears that the equipment could be misused to disperse dangerous materials. The drones were originally taken from Harrison, about 30 miles away, prompting a multi-agency investigation that included the FBI.

The drones, designed for precision crop spraying using GPS-guided routes, can disperse large volumes of liquid over targeted areas—capabilities that raised alarm among security experts after the theft.

Recovery fol...