The NRC’s report classifies the material as “Less than IAEA Category 3,” which, while less hazardous, could still pose risks if mishandled. The report provides additional details:
“The licensee reported to NJDEP on December 3, 2024, that a Ge-68 pin source that they sent for disposal has been lost in transit on December 2, 2024. The source is a Eckert & Ziegler model HEGL-0132, with current approximate activity of 0.267 mCi. The shipping container arrived at its destination damaged and empty. The licensee has filed a claim with the shipper. If the source is not located within the 30 days, the licensee will follow-up with a full written report to include root cause(s) and corrective actions.”
The report emphasizes that while the material is unlikely to cause severe harm, prolonged exposure or mishandling could lead to injuries.
Amid the fallout from the radioactive mishap, reports of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey have gained traction. These sightings have prompted speculation that the drones may be connected to the missing material.
John Ferguson, CEO of Saxon Aerospace LLC and an expert in unmanned aerial systems, voiced his theory on the matter:
“My belief is they’re trying to smell something on the ground, gas, leaks, radioactive material, whatever… I do believe that they’re flying low enough that they’re just trying to sniff the ground and try to find something.”
Ferguson’s claims don’t stop there. He tied the drone sightings to a much larger concern: the disappearance of nuclear warheads from Ukraine following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Ferguson raised alarm over the unaccounted-for nuclear warheads, speculating that at least one may have been directed toward the United States. He recounted a chilling conversation with a government insider:
“I spoke to a gentleman a few months ago who was trying to raise an alarm to the highest levels of our government, which they had their ears closed, about this one particular nuclear warhead that he physically put his hands on. He physically touched this warhead that was left over from Ukraine. And he knew that that thing was headed towards the United States.”
Ferguson’s remarks underline broader concerns about national security, particularly as tensions between the U.S. and Russia continue to rise.
“Everyone knows that the United States government, this administration, is pushing to get into a war with Russia. We all know that. We all feel it. We all see it.”
The convergence of these events—the lost radioactive material and the mysterious drone sightings—has ignited widespread concern. Whether the drones are linked to the missing material or part of a larger, more ominous operation remains unclear. For now, the NRC and law enforcement agencies must work swiftly to locate the lost material and address the growing fears surrounding these alarming developments.
