Robert Duffy, 42, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, were arrested on Long Island for allegedly operating drones dangerously close to Logan International Airport in Boston.

The two men were charged with trespassing, and may face additional charges related to the drones.

Police tracked the operators to a decommissioned health campus after detecting the drone near the airport. The third suspect fled the scene.

The arrests follow a series of recent drone sightings in the northeastern U.S., though no national security threats have been identified, the BBC has reported.

Homeland Security officials are working with local authorities to address the issue, with calls for increased state powers to counter drone activity.

Written by B.C. Begley