WASHINGTON—The United States Army reportedly shot down approximately 100 drones allegedly linked to Mexican criminal organizations during the month of August in the southern border region, according to information released by Fox News.
According to the report, the
interceptions were carried out as part of surveillance and security operations
conducted along the border in response to the increasing use of drones by groups
involved in drug trafficking and other illicit activities.
The report indicates that each
interception was coordinated in advance with Mexican military and border
authorities, allowing the operations to be carried out within the established
communication mechanisms between the two countries.
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles has
become a growing concern for US authorities due to their potential use for
surveillance, route reconnaissance, and support for operations related to drug
and human trafficking.
The fact that approximately one hundred
drones were intercepted in a single month underscores the magnitude of the
challenge this type of technology poses to border security.
Cooperation between Mexico and the
United States on border surveillance remains a sensitive issue, particularly
given Washington's efforts to combat criminal groups operating on both sides of
the border.