Cops, cartels and the new drone wars on the southern border
Summary
Law enforcement officials on the U.S. southern border are using drones equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor activities such as drug trafficking and migration. On the Mexican side, drug cartels use their own drones to survey U.S. territory for smuggling operations. The use of drones has increased significantly due to staffing shortages and cuts in traditional patrol resources.Key Facts
- U.S. law enforcement is using AI-equipped drones to monitor the border and respond to emergencies.
- Drug cartels in Mexico are deploying drones to monitor areas in the U.S. for smuggling.
- The use of drones by U.S. law enforcement has increased by 150% since 2018.
- Drones are used to perform various tasks such as search and rescue, tracking car chases, and assessing emergency scenes.
- Specific areas, like Cochise County in Arizona and Laredo in Texas, have started specific drone programs to enhance border security.
- Drone technology includes thermal imaging and AI for nighttime operations and tracking potential illegal activities.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported that cartel drones made over 27,000 flights near the border in six months.
- Drones can fly at high speeds, carry significant weight, and operate during the night to conceal activities.
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