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Belleville, NJ Mayor Michael Melham Says He’s ‘Sceptical’ About Drone Ban recently implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The ban does not cover the community of Melham.
“I’m glad we’re finally seeing the federal government take action,” Melham said Thursday during an appearance at “Elizabeth Vargas reports.”
“The fact that they are taking action is a first step,” he continued. “However, this new action is only taking place for 22 areas here in New Jersey, and Belleville is not one of them.”
FAA officials said the flight restrictions were requested by federal safety agencies and are in effect until Jan. 17.
The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and state agencies they have been investigatingbut officials say there is nothing so far to suggest drones are involved they have put a national or public security security threat.
The FAA has warned that “deadly force” could be used against drones if they pose an “imminent security threat” and that the government is using “drone destroyers” to remove unauthorized flyers.
The agency said pilots who violate the new restrictions could be “intercepted, detained and interviewed by security/law enforcement personnel.”
Kellie Meyer contributed to this report.
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