US Army reports 300 drug-related drone takedowns this year
The U.S. military announced that more than 300 drones have been shot down since the beginning of 2026 along the border with Mexico. Most of these were used by drug cartels to monitor surveillance teams, support smuggling operations, and carry out attacks against rival gangs or authorities. In August alone, 100 drones were downed, while drone attacks targeted the Office of the Public Prosecutor in Tijuana in October, causing material damage without any injuries. Reports indicate that these drones are primarily used to monitor locations free of authorities and that their applications are expanding to include various criminal activities.
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