• Mexican cartels are using weaponized drones and explosives to target U.S. Border Patrol agents and military personnel along the southern border.
• Cartels are inciting violence against law enforcement through social media, including calls to assassinate ICE officers and sabotage operations.
• Smugglers are instructing illegal immigrants to fight rather than flee when confronted by agents, marking a dangerous shift in tactics.
• The Biden administration’s border policies are blamed for emboldening cartels.
• U.S. officials warn of escalating threats and emphasize the need for decisive action, including potential airstrikes, to dismantle cartel networks.

In a chilling escalation of violence, Mexican drug cartels have reportedly authorized the use of weaponized drones and explosives to target U.S. Border Patrol agents and other law enforcement personnel along the southern border.

This alarming development comes as cartels grow increasingly desperate to counter President Trump’s aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Internal memos obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reveal that cartels are not only encouraging attacks on agents but also using social media to incite violence, including calls to assassinate ICE officers and sabotage their operations.

The threats, which have been circulating since early February, highlight the growing dangers faced by American law enforcement as they work to secure the border. With President Trump’s administration ramping up efforts to curb illegal crossings and dismantle cartel operations, these criminal organizations are resorting to unprecedented levels of violence to protect their lucrative smuggling routes.

Cartels turn to drone warfare

According to a memo from the El Paso Sector Intelligence and Operations Center, cartel leaders have greenlit the use of drones equipped with explosives to attack Border Patrol agents and military personnel stationed along the border. The memo warns agents to remain vigilant and report any drone sightings immediately. It also advises them to carry essential safety equipment, including body armor, tourniquets, and long firearms, at all times.

The use of weaponized drones represents a significant shift in cartel tactics, mirroring strategies seen in modern warfare.

Social media fuels threats and violence

In addition to drone attacks, cartels are leveraging social media platforms like TikTok to incite violence against U.S. law enforcement. One post encourages illegal immigrants to “spit and urinate” on ICE agents’ food and “defecate” in their vehicles. Another explicitly calls for the murder of local ICE agents. These threats, coupled with the rise of homemade tire deflation devices used to disable Border Patrol vehicles, underscore the increasingly hostile environment agents are facing.

Justin Castrejon, a Border Patrol spokesman, described the situation as an “uptick in violence against law enforcement.” Smugglers are now instructing illegal immigrants to “fight” rather than “run” when confronted by agents, signaling a dangerous shift in their approach to resisting arrest.

Biden’s open borders policy caused immeasurable damage

The surge in cartel violence is a direct consequence of the Biden administration’s failed open borders policy, which has emboldened criminal organizations and created a humanitarian and security crisis at the border. Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. has taken decisive action to secure the border, including deploying 10,000 troops and launching targeted deportation raids. These measures have disrupted cartel operations, prompting them to retaliate with increasingly brazen tactics.

Border czar Tom Homan emphasized the importance of maintaining an “element of surprise” in operations to protect agents’ safety. “We don’t want the bad guy to know we’re coming,” he said, referencing the need for secrecy in counter-cartel efforts.

As cartels escalate their attacks, the need for a robust response has never been clearer. President Trump’s administration has signaled its willingness to use all available resources, including potential airstrikes, to dismantle these criminal networks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently stated that “all options will be on the table” if cartels continue to target Americans.

The stakes are high, and the safety of U.S. law enforcement hangs in the balance. While President Trump’s policies have made significant strides in securing the border, the Biden administration’s lax approach has only emboldened cartels and put American lives at risk. It’s time for more decisive action to protect our agents, secure our border, and restore order to a region plagued by chaos.

Sources for this article include:

LawEnforcementToday.com

DailyMail.co.uk

NYPost.com