Predator Drone On Long Island Sparks Terror Investigation...
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Predator Drone On Long Island Sparks Terror Investigation...Posted by: TangerinePredator Drone On Long Island Sparks Terror Investigation... -
Predator Drone On Long Island Sparks Terror Investigation...Posted by: TangerineThis drone can carry a 600 pounds load of explosives... -
Predator Drone On Long Island Sparks Terror Investigation...Posted by: TangerineThis drone can carry a 600 pounds load of explosives...
An unmanned drone has sparked a major counter-terrorism investigation in the New York area. Local police were on routine watch when they came across an airstrip in Calverton, Long Island where testing of the drone was being conducted.
They first learned of the testing back in February. What concerned them most was threat the drone was designed to carry more than 600 pounds of explosives.
"It could be in the air for 8-10 hours and there's potential harm if it is carrying a large amount of toxic material," NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly said in explaining why they were concerned.
Police surveillance video shows a white van rolling onto the tarmac, a small group of men jumping out and ground testing the unmanned flight vehicle. (See pictures below).
The US military uses drones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many security officials are worried about terrorist acquiring them. Early this year, Homeland Security officials issued a bulletin warning they could be used 'as an improvised explosive device."
In this case, police said there is no evidence any laws were broken as the drone was tested on the ground. Officials said if it had gone into the air without prior FAA approval, it could have been considered a crime.
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