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Suspected cartel drone traffic down 75 percent due to Army lasers: CBP sources

Suspected cartel drone traffic down 75 percent due to Army lasers: CBP sources

Summary

The U.S. military started using high-energy laser technology in August 2025. Since then, about 100 drones believed to be controlled by drug cartels have been destroyed, reducing suspected cartel drone activity by 75 percent.

Key Facts

  • The military got high-energy laser technology in 2025.
  • The lasers began being used in August 2025.
  • Around 100 drones have been shot down using this laser tech.
  • These drones are suspected to be controlled by drug cartels.
  • The drone traffic related to cartels has dropped by 75 percent.
  • The source of this information is Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
  • The lasers are used to help stop illegal drug trafficking across the U.S. border.
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