US official seeks to allay drone sighting concerns

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WASHINGTON — A top US official sought to quell growing concern Sunday over reported drone sightings in the country's northeast, reiterating there was no known security threat as authorities monitor the situation.

WASHINGTON — A top US official sought to quell growing concern Sunday over reported drone sightings in the country's northeast, reiterating there was no known security threat as authorities monitor the situation.President Joe Biden's administration has faced mounting criticism for not clearly identifying origins of the objects seen hovering over parts of New York and New Jersey.

'We need more'Schumer, in a letter to Mayorkas Sunday, urged the Department of Homeland Security to immediately deploy special drone-detection technology across New York and New Jersey, since traditional radar struggles to detect such small objects.He also called for passage of legislation to explicitly authorize state and local law enforcement to work with federal agencies to detect and 'bring down drones that threaten critical facilities or mass gatherings.

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