Republican lawmaker calls on federal officials to look into New Jersey drone sightings

Chris Smith said he was looking into letting police down the drones, some of which were spotted near military bases

A Republican representative from New Jersey called on federal officials on Saturday to address the many recent drone sightings in the state.

“For weeks, we have asked for the truth and actions to mitigate all threats to people and property,” Chris Smith said at a news briefing. “Now, we are demanding it.”