US and Mexico Launch Joint Operation to Counter Trafficking-Linked Drones

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The United States and Mexico have announced a joint operation targeting commercial drones used in human and drug trafficking. The initiative employs laser-based technology designed to detect, track, and disable such drones. The collaboration marks a coordinated cross-border effort to address the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles by criminal networks. By combining resources and technology, both governments aim to strengthen security along their shared border.

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