Radioactive Shipment Disappears in New Jersey—Are Drones on the Hunt?

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed that radioactive material was lost during transit earlier this month, raising public safety concerns and fueling speculation about recent mysterious drone activity in New Jersey.

Prominent political commentator Officer Lew drew attention to the NRC’s event report while analyzing regulatory alerts.

“While reviewing alerts from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, I can confirm that radioactive material went missing on December 2nd, 2024, out of New Jersey. This might explain the drone sightings—but that’s just speculation at this point,” Lew noted.

The lost material, identified as a Ge-68 pin source manufactured by Eckert & Ziegler, was reported missing on December 3, 2024, after being shipped for disposal. According to the NRC, the shipping container arrived at its destination empty and severely damaged.

The NRC’s report classified the radioactive source as “Less than IAEA Category 3”, meaning it carries limited risk but could still pose health hazards if mishandled or if exposure occurs over an extended period.

Excerpt from the NRC report:
“The licensee reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on December 3, 2024, that a Ge-68 pin source sent for disposal was lost in transit on December 2, 2024. The model, identified as HEGL-0132, has an approximate activity level of 0.267 mCi. The damaged shipping container arrived empty, prompting the licensee to file a claim with the shipper. If the source remains unlocated after 30 days, the licensee will submit a full report, including root causes and corrective actions.”

The report notes this incident is reportable and an official event ID number is pending.

While the NRC emphasizes that “Less than Category 3” materials are unlikely to cause permanent harm, unshielded sources—like those used in moisture density gauges—could potentially cause temporary injury if mishandled over weeks of exposure.

Drone Activity and Startling Theories

Just as the radioactive material’s disappearance was made public, a series of unusual drone sightings across New Jersey began to draw attention.

John Ferguson, CEO of Saxon Aerospace LLC and an unmanned aerial systems expert, proposed a startling theory: the drones might be actively searching for the missing radioactive source.

“My belief is they’re trying to detect something on the ground—whether it’s gas leaks, radiation, or something else entirely,” Ferguson stated. “They’re flying low, likely scanning the area for any signs of a substance. I don’t want to sound overly pessimistic, but from my professional perspective, it’s clear they’re looking for something significant.”

A Chilling Link to Missing Nuclear Warheads?

Ferguson went a step further, connecting the drone activity to an alarming Cold War-era mystery: the disappearance of over 80 nuclear warheads from Ukraine following the collapse of the Soviet Union. According to Ferguson, these warheads have never been fully accounted for, and at least one may have been en route to the United States.

Recalling a conversation with a government insider, Ferguson revealed that an official had once physically handled one of the missing warheads and attempted to sound the alarm—only to have his warnings ignored.

“During the Reagan years, countless nuclear missiles were disarmed and disposed of after agreements with Russia,” Ferguson explained. “But over 80 nuclear warheads in Ukraine vanished. To this day, their location remains unknown—or at least nobody is admitting to knowing.

“I recently spoke to a high-level contact who personally handled one of those warheads. He knew it was headed toward the United States, but his attempts to warn the government fell on deaf ears. This is a very serious situation.”

Ferguson concluded with a broader concern, suggesting that the current administration’s push toward conflict with Russia may exacerbate these dangers.

“We all see it. We all feel it. The pieces are there if you look closely.”