Law enforcement officials have been left scratching their heads over an incident earlier this month at Barksdale Air Force Base, where multiple unauthorized drones were detected flying over the home of the B-52 bomber.
The incidents, which occurred during the week of March 9, are one of multiple instances in recent weeks in which domestic military bases have discovered drones flying overhead, demonstrating the threats they pose to national security.
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“Flying a drone over a military installation is not only a safety issue, it is a criminal offense under federal law,” a Barksdale AFB spokesperson told the Washington Examiner. “We are working closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies to investigate these incursions. The security of our installation and the safety of our people are top priorities, and we will continue to vigilantly monitor our airspace.”
The spokesperson did not say whether there have been any drone incursions over
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