Battle at the Border: Drug Cartels Use Kamikaze Drones to Target U.S. Border Patrol

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Mexican drug cartels are ramping up their assault on U.S. Border Patrol agents by employing kamikaze drones and explosives.

This escalation comes in response to stricter border security measures implemented by the Trump administration. The move marks a dangerous evolution in cartel tactics, bringing warfare technology used in global conflict zones to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Kamikaze Drones: A Growing Threat

Kamikaze drones, which reach airspeeds of 150 miles per hour, have been used extensively in modern war zones. Both Russia and Ukraine have deployed such drones to strike military targets and infrastructure.

Now, these deadly weapons are being utilized by Mexican cartels to attack law enforcement personnel securing the southern border.

Last week, cartel gunmen fired at Border Patrol agents in Texas. The increase of these violent encounters illustrates the increasing resistance U.S. law enforcement faces as it works to curb drug smuggling and human trafficking.

U.S. Response 

As cartels adapt to modern technology, U.S. authorities must remain vigilant. An internal memo titled “Officer Safety Alert,” obtained by the New York Post, warns agents to stay alert and take extra precautions.