A disturbing new report from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed that radioactive material went missing in transit earlier this month, intensifying public safety fears and fueling speculation about the mysterious drone activity recently plaguing New Jersey. The missing material, identified as a Ge-68 pin source, was reported lost by its licensee on December 3, 2024, after being shipped for disposal. The container reportedly arrived at its destination damaged and empty, sparking concerns over potential misuse or exposure risks.
Prominent commentator Officer Lew highlighted the NRC’s event report, speculating that the missing radioactive material might be linked to the unexplained drone sightings. “While looking at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Alerts, I can confirm that radioactive material has gone missing on Dec 2nd, 2024 out of New Jersey. This might be the reason for the drones… just speculation at this point,” he posted online.
The NRC’s official event report noted that while the lost material is classified as “Less than IAEA Category 3,” mishandling or prolonged exposure could still pose a danger. Although this classification suggests the material is unlikely to cause permanent harm unless improperly managed, the circumstances surrounding its disappearance have raised alarms.
Adding to the intrigue, John Ferguson, CEO of Saxon Aerospace LLC and a drone technology expert, presented a chilling theory. Ferguson believes the wave of drone sightings could be part of an effort to locate the missing radioactive material. “My belief is they’re trying to smell something on the ground, gas leaks, radioactive material, whatever,” Ferguson said. “They’re flying low enough to be scanning for something very important.”
The timing of these drone sightings — coinciding with the NRC’s acknowledgment of the lost radioactive shipment — has heightened public anxiety. Reports of drones as large as SUVs flying in coordinated patterns over military installations, including Picatinny Arsenal, have only deepened the mystery. Despite assurances from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that these drones pose no known security threat, residents and officials remain skeptical.
Ferguson’s theory takes an even darker turn. He linked the missing radioactive material to broader concerns about unaccounted-for nuclear warheads from the former Soviet Union. “There were over 80 nuclear warheads that were in Ukraine that came up missing,” Ferguson explained, citing conversations with high-level officials. He further claimed that a government insider warned U.S. authorities about one such warhead allegedly destined for the United States, but his warnings fell on deaf ears.
With no concrete answers, the public is left to wonder whether these drone operations are a covert search mission or a sign of something more ominous. The combination of lost radioactive material and mysterious drone sightings continues to fuel speculation and anxiety, underscoring the need for transparency and swift action from federal authorities.