What happened to all the drone sightings?? OH, THOSE...The FBI says only 100 out of 5000 sightings know what a drone is. Only 100 sightings are credible.

Mystery drone ban in New Jersey extended as congressman warns 'something's wrong'   Story by Michael Moran 

The enigma of drones swarming New Jersey skies has led to an escalated clampdown on the use of the craft. In recent weeks, throngs of residents have reported sightings of unexplained aerial phenomena across the state.

Authorities have moved swiftly to appease public concern, saying that these incidents present no national security risk. Yet in a move that has stirred suspicions, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has expanded its drone ban. It initially affected 22 local jurisdictions but has since been extended to an additional nine areas.

Although reports of drone sightings seem to be waning lately, fresh clips of such occurrences across Somerset, Ocean, and Bergen counties keep surfacing online, fueling ongoing intrigue. And the precise reasonings behind the new FAA restrictions remain elusive.

When pressed for clarity, the FAA directed inquiries to the Department of Homeland Security, which then redirected them back to the FAA. Commenting on the matter,  an FBI representative said that from around 5,000 logged reports, roughly 100   were considered "credible."

Despite the amplified measures and heightened scrutiny, federal officials maintain that the drones do not threaten national security or public safety.

John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, said: "We have not identified anything anomalous or any national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the Northeast.

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