New State Statue Empowers Cops to Disrupt Cartel Drone Ops

New State Statue Empowers Cops to Disrupt Cartel Drone Ops

The presence of Mexican cartel drones in Arizona has surged in the last two years, prompting the passing of a new law allowing law enforcement to shoot down suspicious drones within 15 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed a new law authorizing authorities to shoot down unauthorized drones crossing from Mexico into the United States. The measure is intended to strengthen border security and prevent illicit activity. The law is intended to counter the use of drones to facilitate illicit activity at the border, such as the trafficking of illegal substances and the monitoring of Border Patrol movements. The Border Patrol a…