An unidentified drone was discovered at the auxiliary facility of a U.S. Naval support base in Naples, Italy on Thursday. Security personnel implemented precautionary measures following the discovery.
According to an official statement from the base’s command released on August 14, the device does not contain explosives and has been seized by Italian law enforcement. The model and manufacturer remain unknown, though experts are investigating whether the drone is equipped with surveillance capabilities.
Local authorities are conducting a full investigation into how the drone entered the protected area. The naval base in Naples houses the headquarters of the United States Sixth Fleet.
