Lasers reportedly disable 11 cartel drones along U.S.-Mexico border

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First seen: Sep 4, 2026, 5:02 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 4, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Lasers reportedly brought down 11 cartel drones along the U.S. southern border. The report indicates increasing use of drones in cross-border criminal activity and countermeasures.

SO WHAT?

Growing drone activity along the border could raise security risks and increase pressure for expanded surveillance and interdiction operations.

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merimbulanewsweekly.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

examiner.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

dailyadvertiser.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC

perthnow.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

yasstribune.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

juneesoutherncross.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

newcastleherald.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

westernadvocate.com.auen

Lasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border

Sep 4, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC