Recovery of Stolen Agricultural Drones in New Jersey Raises Security Concerns

• •Fifteen stolen agricultural drones were recovered in New Jersey.
• •The drones can be programmed to disperse chemicals, posing a security threat.
• •The investigation involves multiple agencies, including Homeland Security.

Fifteen agricultural drones stolen from CAC International in Harrison, NJ, were recovered on April 25, 2026, at Prudent Corporation in Dover, NJ. The drones, capable of precision spraying and GPS-guided operations, posed a significant threat if misused, as they could disperse harmful chemicals. The theft occurred on March 24, 2026, prompting investigations by the New Jersey State Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and Customs and Border Patrol. Workers at the Dover warehouse alerted authorities after noticing the drones. The drones were catalogued and transported to a secure location. The investigation remains active, with no further details available at this time. The potential for misuse of these drones highlights vulnerabilities in agricultural technology security.