Cartel bosses authorize the use of kamikaze drones against U.S. Border Patrol agents
The Trump administration’s clamp down efforts at the border and mass deportations of illegal aliens are having a negative impact on the Cartel’s money-making opportunities. In a bid to fight back, cartel bosses have authorized their members to utilize kamikaze drones and other explosives against border personnel on the U.S. side of the border. Border personnel are being advised to increase their situational awareness and security posture. These threats also impact U.S. Military personnel at the border.
From New York Post:
Mexican drug cartels are ordering their members to attack US Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives in a desperate bid to thwart the crackdown at the border, according to an internal memo obtained by The Post.
The alert, which cites social media posts and other sources, cautions federal agents “to remain cognizant of their surroundings at all times” in the face of the new threat.
“On February 1, 2025, the El Paso Sector Intelligence and Operations Center (EPT-IOC) received information advising that Mexican cartel leaders have authorized the deployment of drones equipped with explosives to be used against US Border Patrol agents and US military personal currently working along the border with Mexico,” the internal memo titled “Officer Safety Alert” said.
“It is recommended that all US Border Patrol agents and DoD personnel working along the border report any sighting of drones to their respective leadership staff and the EPT-IOC.”
Federal agents working the border are also advised to “carry proper equipment” at all times, including first aid kids, tourniquets and body armor. The memo also notes that rifles “should be readily available.”
News Nation, which first revealed the memo, also reported that posts on TikTok and other social media sites by the cartels have advised illegal migrants to “spit and urinate” in ICE agents’ food and defecate in their vehicles.
Other posts have encouraged assassins to target agents.
Additional Reading:
Taer, J., & Fitz-Gibbon, J. (2025, February 3). Mexican drug cartels plan attacks on Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives to fight US crackdown. New York Post. Link.
Category: Illegal Immigrants, Military issues, Terror War
I am not quite sure picking a drone fight with the US is the route that will bring the success they seek.
Let em go, they got a dream.
Bring in the Gun Bunny.
His rounds can reach further than their drones.
Just wait until some cartel boss’ house goes BOOM!!
Beat me to it.
US Army “What are the Rules of Engagement?”
CIC “At your discretion”
If it flies, it dies.
Not sure which I like more. Proof that China Tok supports crime in the US, illegal migrants getting spicy so they can get tossed faster, the cartels committing Hari-Kari by attacking the US Military or the Border Patrol finally, at long last doing something other than sitting on their asses as ordered.
Kind of makes me want to run down and join the BP, if not for the age limit thing.
Best job I ever had was as a telecommunications tech (contractor) for CBP. Trying to get a GS position in that area but their hiring process is beyond slow. This drone thing is definitely gonna get interesting.
This could get very interesting. Time to play “Predator” and “Reaper” yet? How long can those things “loiter” on station? And how much firepower do they have? And how long before the US Military can gear up to mass produce swarms of baby, anti personnel drones?
FAFO!
Sounds like a training opportunity for some apache pilots..
Baby drones?
KoB, I’m surprised at you.
I’m advocating that you bring up one of your wheeled cannons/howitzers, lay in a fire direction, and fire one for effect.
Survey where that first one lands, then correct and fire again.
Sounds like your kind of fun, Gun Bunny.
And how is this not a declaration of war by said cartel monkeys?
I say turn up the heat on Mexico. If they’re too corrupt, scared or stupid to eradicate the cartels that run their country let’s do it for them.
Alex, I’ll take “How to make yourself a legitimate military target for $1000”.
Trump has already declared the cartels terrorist organizations. All this is going to do is open a truly hot guerilla war with US combat ops operating in Mexico. IMO the administration needs to let the Mexican President know, that the first drone attack or the first BP agent shot from their side of the line will initiate unrestricted US Military action on the cartels and any politician found in their pockets. Gitmo has room as do the cemeteries.
As the saying goes, ” we ain’t played cowboys and cartels yet”…
These Cartel leaders need to look at their 401Ks and assess whether is in their best interest to seek employment opportunities in another occupational field. In case they have not been following the American news, despite the wishes of the Democrat Party, Mainstream Legacy Media and the Hollywood elite, America was just not buying what they were selling. And unlike Joe Biden, Donald Trump will not respond with a token response of blowing up an empty building, but will respond with such overwhelming firepower that the surviving members of the cartel leaders village will curse the day he was born. Who wants to be the first guy to test Donald Trump’s FAFO Doctrine?
… What’s the official wording – “Clear and Present Danger”…?
“Paging Mr. Clark, Mr. Clark to the white courtesy phone please…”
No offense to the other actors, but Willem Defoe will always by my Mr. Clark.
Just the right touch of crazy.
He pretty much nailed it. The only role I liked him as much was in the Boondocks Saints. I don’t think anyone has ever played the genius, psycho FBI agent that well.
If they’re dumb enough to use drones, I bet they’ll quickly find out how good our Jamming Equipment is!
The first casualty of drugs wars are the avocados.
But but but my Corona!
President Trump will sign an executive order to bring Yuengling to southern AZ (I can dream).
Don’t tease me, Eggs! But on that subject, I discovered that not only does Rudy’s barbecue have some very tasty food, they also carry a wide selection of Shiner products. So we got that going for us. Which is nice.
Headed back that way on Sat, gonna have to. Check out Rudys
Haven’t been there yet (Mrs Eggs has), I don’t mind sone Shiner.
Took a trip to Indiana a few weeks back.. returned with three cases… flew to visit wife outside Pheonix last week, and took a case with me.. pretty sure she was happier to see that than me..