Unauthorised drone activity entered restricted airspace at Jersey Airport on Saturday evening, resulting in canceled flights and significant travel delays. States of Jersey Police are investigating the incursions, which they believe involved two or three separate drones. Local officials have issued strict warnings regarding the illegal flights, emphasizing that offenders will face legal repercussions for endangering operations.
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Police have appealed to the public for information to help trace the operators of the una…: Police have appealed to the public for information to help trace the operators of the unauthorized drones.
Authorities have formally ruled out any links to terrorism regarding the consecutive nigh…: Authorities have formally ruled out any links to terrorism regarding the consecutive nights of airspace incursions.
The recurring operational disruptions have created mounting uncertainty and frustration f…: The recurring operational disruptions have created mounting uncertainty and frustration for both travelers and local transport workers.
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People at Jersey Airport have said they are frustrated and angry that "unauthorised drone" activity caused more flight cancellations for a second night in a row.
At 20:05 on Saturday Jersey Airport said it was "experiencing disruption.... affecting inbound flights as a result of further drone activity in the vicinity of the airfield".
States of Jersey Police are investigating the incidents and officers have appealed to anyone with information about who is responsible to come forward.
Insp Rob McCallum said it was believed "two or three" drones had entered the restricted airspace, but they were not thought to be linked to terrorism.
The Chief Minister of Jersey, Senator Lyndon Farnham, said operating a drone close to an airport was "not a prank or a harmless hobby".
"To those responsible, the message is clear: if you are identified, you should expect to face the full consequences of the law," he added.
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