DOVER — A potentially dangerous situation was averted after 15 specialized agricultural drones stolen last month were recovered in Dover, according to the New Jersey State Police.
The drones had been taken during a March 24 theft at CAC International, a logistics and shipping company based in Harrison. Authorities expressed concern due to the drones’ capabilities—designed for precision agricultural spraying, they could potentially be repurposed to disperse hazardous chemicals along GPS-programmed routes.
The missing drones were ultimately located at Prudent Corporation, located at 69 King Street, where workers reportedly noticed the unusual equipment and alerted law enforcement. Officials say the drones had been dropped off at the Dover warehouse the same day they were stolen and remained there until discovered.
The investigation remains active, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.
Following recovery, investigators catalogued the drones before loading them onto a tractor-trailer for transport to a secure facility.
The case has also drawn the attention of federal authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, underscoring the seriousness of the incident and the potential risks associated with the misuse of advanced drone technology.
