The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed that radioactive material went missing in transit earlier this month, raising concerns about public safety and fueling theories about mysterious drone activity over New Jersey. The NRC’s event report, highlighted by political commentator Officer Lew, detailed the incident involving a Ge-68 pin source manufactured by Eckert & Ziegler.
According to the report, the radioactive material was shipped for disposal on December 2, 2024. When the container arrived at its destination, it was found severely damaged and empty. The licensee reported the missing material to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on December 3. The Ge-68 pin source contained approximately 0.267 mCi of radioactivity and is classified as “Less than IAEA Category 3,” meaning it poses limited risk but could still cause temporary injury if mishandled or exposed over extended periods.
The NRC’s report stated, “If the source is not located within 30 days, the licensee will follow up with a full written report to include root cause(s) and corrective actions. The incident is reportable under federal regulation 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(ii).”
Meanwhile, a series of drone sightings over New Jersey has drawn suspicion. John Ferguson, CEO of Saxon Aerospace LLC and an unmanned aerial systems expert, speculated that these drones might be involved in searching for the missing radioactive material. “My belief is they’re trying to smell something on the ground — gas, leaks, radioactive material, whatever,” Ferguson stated. He suggested the drones were flying low to detect specific substances.
Ferguson also linked the drone activity to a broader, more alarming claim: the disappearance of over 80 nuclear warheads from Ukraine following the collapse of the Soviet Union. According to Ferguson, these warheads were never fully accounted for, and at least one may have been directed toward the United States. He recounted a conversation with a government insider who physically handled one of the missing warheads but saw his warnings ignored.
“There were over 80 nuclear warheads that were in Ukraine that came up missing. We don’t know where they are. Maybe somebody does, but nobody really knows where these are,” Ferguson explained. “I spoke to a gentleman a few months ago who was trying to raise an alarm to the highest levels of our government… about this one particular nuclear warhead that he physically put his hands on. And he knew that thing was headed towards the United States.”
While these claims remain unverified, the convergence of missing radioactive material and unusual drone activity has fueled public speculation. The NRC and NJDEP are continuing to investigate the disappearance of the Ge-68 source. The incident underscores growing concerns about radioactive safety and potential threats tied to nuclear materials.
For now, authorities urge caution while they work to locate the missing material and address the security concerns surrounding this incident.
