CAC International

Federal authorities recovered 15 stolen Ceres Air C31 industrial spray drones in Dover, New Jersey, after they were initially taken from CAC International in Harrison, New Jersey. A former DHS official warned the drones could pose a significant threat if weaponized with chemical agents, raising concerns about their intended use and potential for facilitating attacks.

Federal agents recovered 15 Ceres Air C31 industrial spray drones stolen from CAC International in New Jersey. The drones, capable of dispersing large amounts of liquid chemicals, were found at Prudent Corporation in Dover, NJ, over a month after the March 24 theft. Experts warned the drones could pose a public safety risk if misused.

Federal agents recovered 15 stolen Ceres Air C31 industrial spray drones from a New Jersey company, which experts warn could be weaponized for chemical or biological attacks. The drones, initially stolen on March 24 and recovered in Dover, New Jersey, prompted concerns from the U.S. Army and former FBI agent Steve Lazarus about their potential misuse.

Nearly $870,000 worth of industrial chemical-spraying drones were stolen from New Jersey company CAC International by a delivery driver using a fraudulent bill of lading. The FBI and U.S. Army have raised concerns about the potential misuse of the drones for chemical or biological attacks, calling it a 'nightmare scenario.'