Submersible drone found in Cagayan

MANILA, Philippines — A submersible drone was found by fishermen in the waters off Calayan in Cagayan on Tuesday.

The drone, which bore the markings “JaiaBot and Jaia Robotics Inc. P. +1401-214-9232,” was found near the coast of Barangay Dalupiri. It was equipped with an antenna, propeller and rudder, indicating the device is controlled remotely.

The drone was turned over to the local police and will be subjected to examination to determine its origin or if it poses a threat to the country’s security, according to Col. Mardito Anguluan, Cagayan police director.

Anguluan lauded the fishermen and barangay officials for immediately surrendering the drone to authorities.