Stolen chemical-dispersing drones could have facilitated 'action against the homeland,' fmr DHS official warns
Fifteen stolen industrial drones capable of dispersing liquid chemicals were recovered in Dover, New Jersey, after being taken from a logistics company in Harrison on March 24. A former Department of Homeland Security official, Vincent Martinez, warned that while the recovery is positive, it remains unclear whether the theft was for profit or potentially linked to a threat against national security. The investigation is ongoing, with Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection assisting state authorities.
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Homeland Security Stolen chemical-dispersing drones could have facilitated 'action against the homeland,' fmr DHS official warns Former DHS official Vincent Martinez says the primary concern is whether drones could be loaded with chemical agents By Adam Sabes Fox News Published April 30, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ex-DHS official warns stolen chemical drones 'not difficult' to weaponize over US cities Former DHS tactical terrorism response team member Vincent Martinez sounds the alarm after 15 chemical-dispersal drones were stolen and recovered weeks later, warning that weaponizing the industrial spray systems is far easier than most realize.
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