Mexican drug cartels plan attacks on Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives

[Buzz_Light_Year]

Mexican drug cartels plan attacks on Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives to fight US crackdown

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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.

 

Several news outlets are stating basically the same information.

Well I suppose it was to be expected but just how the U.S. will respond to said attacks is another thing all together. 

Question is. Is there any difference between the cartels and the Mexican military and police?

[Alchopwn]

This seems like a waste of drones that could be delivering drugs.

[Trelane]

3 hours ago, Buzz_Light_Year said:

Mexican drug cartels plan attacks on Border Patrol agents with kamikaze drones and other explosives to fight US crackdown

Several news outlets are stating basically the same information.

Well I suppose it was to be expected but just how the U.S. will respond to said attacks is another thing all together. 

Question is. Is there any difference between the cartels and the Mexican military and police?

1) Have you ever seen the movie Sicario? Something sort of like that. The cartels would be wise not to kick that hornet's nest. Defense of the border and country is one thing that all servicemembers have signed up for and support. An act of aggression against one is an act of aggression against all. Don't think for minute that our intelligence agencies and Joint Special Operations Command don't already have targets assigned and followed in the vent they decide to act against the US openly. It will be bad for them. Very bad.

2) One wears uniforms. Most are corrupt, the rest are coerced.

[Katniss]

2 minutes ago, Trelane said:

1) Have you ever seen the movie Sicario? Something sort of like that. The cartels would be wise not to kick that hornet's nest. Defense of the border and country is one thing that all servicemembers have signed up for and support. An act of aggression against one is an act of aggression against all. Don't think for minute that our intelligence agencies and Joint Special Operations Command don't already have targets assigned and followed in the vent they decide to act against the US openly. It will be bad for them. Very bad.

2) One wears uniforms. Most are corrupt, the rest are coerced.

Good example and great movie! And Sicario: Day of the Soldado is better.  They are now talking about making a third Sicario movie. There are a lot of scenes and situations in both of those movies that reflect what is happening on the boarder fighting the Cartel. 

[Zebra3]

57 minutes ago, Katniss said:

Good example and great movie! And Sicario: Day of the Soldado is better.

I'm in the first movie. Looks like we may be going in.

[Trelane]

I'm not sure how the State Department will shape it, but policy is likely being drafted to define the use of joint forces along with our intelligence agencies to take direct and decisive actions as approved by the President and the NSC. With the cartels being categorized as terrorist organizations, things are going to get spicy for their drug and human trafficking operations.

Stay tuned kids, this could get interesting. 

[+OverSword]

I doubt the cartels are this stupid.  Incoming false flag?

[+and-then]

48 minutes ago, OverSword said:

I doubt the cartels are this stupid.  Incoming false flag?

Would anyone be able to know the difference?  The country seems to be so thoroughly penetrated by drug runners that if they switched from drugs to car bombs it could drastically change the way we live our lives.  

[+OverSword]

3 minutes ago, and-then said:

Would anyone be able to know the difference?  The country seems to be so thoroughly penetrated by drug runners that if they switched from drugs to car bombs it could drastically change the way we live our lives.  

The whole point of dealing drugs, smuggling people, laundering money, and the other things the cartels are involved in is profit.  Bringing the wrath of the US military down on your head is not profitable and not likely to happen.  If drones seem to be attacking border patrol or DEA from across the border I for one am not going to buy the narrative and will believe it's a false flag.

[Trelane]

3 hours ago, OverSword said:

I doubt the cartels are this stupid.  Incoming false flag?

Never underestimate their arrogance. It is only matched and eclipsed by their sheer stupidity.

False flag? Not necessary.  They'll do something that starts the machine into action. It's only a matter time.Deterrence and defeating these organizations from flooding the US with drugs and waves of undocumented people will hurt the cartels pocketbooks. If people are serious about the border and all the issues that go along with it, then they should actually support a sustained military build up and presence helping to secure the southern border.

Is it 100% the solution? No, not at all. But at least something is being done.

Edited February 4 by Trelane

[+OverSword]

2 minutes ago, Trelane said:

Never underestimate their arrogance. It is only matched and eclipsed by their sheer stupidity.

Why haven't they attacked US law enforcement already?

[Trelane]

16 minutes ago, OverSword said:

Why haven't they attacked US law enforcement already?

Openly? In some of the more notorious/dangerous areas, troops are already being deployed. In case you might have missed it,

"Texas National Guard deputized to make immigration arrests"

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-national-guard-deputized-make-immigration-arrests

Their opportunity to shape the environment through violence has come and gone. One could speculate they are somewhat aware they're are being surveilled now and any open acts will be met with a counter action they would prefer to not have happen. Once the money starts really being affected there will likely be something. Maybe a shooting, maybe a car bomb, maybe a kidnapping . They'll do something. But the response will be decisive and brutal. That much I know.

Edited February 4 by Trelane

[+OverSword]

Just now, Trelane said:

Openly? in some of the more notorious areas, troops are already being deployed. in case you might have missed it,

"Texas National Guard deputized to make immigration arrests"

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-national-guard-deputized-make-immigration-arrests

Their opportunity to shape the environment through violence has come and gone. One could speculate they are somewhat aware they're are being surveilled now and any open acts will be met with a counter action they would prefer to not have happen. Once the money starts really being affected there will likely be something. Maybe a shooting, maybe a car bomb, maybe a kidnapping . They'll do something. But the response will be decisive and brutal. That much I know.

So if suddenly Mexican crime cartels start using drone to attack US law enforcement and military you won't be suspicious at all?  I will.

[Antigonos]

3 hours ago, OverSword said:

I doubt the cartels are this stupid.  Incoming false flag?

I doubt they’re that smart.

[Trelane]

18 minutes ago, OverSword said:

So if suddenly Mexican crime cartels start using drone to attack US law enforcement and military you won't be suspicious at all?  I will.

No, because it wouldn't be "suddenly". It would be their reaction to US policy that will affect their income flow. Suddenly would be if they did so like 2 years ago with no provocation.

Of course you will. Very on-brand of you.👍

Edited February 4 by Trelane

[+OverSword]

1 hour ago, Trelane said:

No, because it wouldn't be "suddenly". It would be their reaction to US policy that will affect their income flow. Suddenly would be if they did so like 2 years ago with no provocation.

Of course you will. Very on-brand of you.👍

And how do you suppose starting a shooting war with the USA will affect their income flow?  

[Golden Duck]

Two people arguing different ways of saying "don't draw the the crabs."

[Tatetopa]

It isn't like all the cartels have to do is dump drugs across the border.  They need a banking and distribution system in this country to do it.  Millions or maybe billions of dollars change hands and have to be laundered somehow, like buying DOGE coins for example.  I think that is one reason the Silk Road guy was imprisoned,  His network was a huge drug and trafficking  marketplace

The point is there must be a big network of criminals on this side already being middlemen, bankers, and direct salespeople. They are all Americans  so they don't get caught up in the ICE raids. These people are already 100% in our jurisdiction and in my view enemies of  the US.  Why not focus some  attention on cleaning out that rat's nest?

[Katniss]

7 hours ago, Zebra3 said:

I'm in the first movie. Looks like we may be going in.

Wait to you see what happens near the end. It's brutal and shocking. 

[Doc Socks Junior]

Huh, weird that the cartels would make a frantic last ditch effort on this, given that they send most of their fentanyl across the border with US citizens at normal ports of entry.

https://www.cato.org/blog/us-citizens-were-89-convicted-fentanyl-traffickers-2022

 

[Trelane]

2 hours ago, OverSword said:

And how do you suppose starting a shooting war with the USA will affect their income flow?  

I don't suppose. 🧐

[Trelane]

1 hour ago, Doc Socks Junior said:

Huh, weird that the cartels would make a frantic last ditch effort on this, given that they send most of their fentanyl across the border with US citizens at normal ports of entry.

https://www.cato.org/blog/us-citizens-were-89-convicted-fentanyl-traffickers-2022

 

That's a great point and highlights the layered measures needed to affect any sort of change in the flow of that and other illicit drugs entering the US. Is it a 100% guarantee to stop everything? No, but it's a good start point. 

Edited February 5 by Trelane

[Buzz_Light_Year]

They've got the spooks out listening to chatter.

[Trelane]

Oh, I'm quite certain there are multiple assets being used to surveil the various cartels and their leadership.