Part 2/19:
Over the past two weeks, cartel members have already demonstrated their capabilities and boldness—firing upon Border Patrol agents attempting to intercept smuggling operations in Fronton, Texas. Moreover, there's troubling evidence suggesting that cartels are increasingly deploying weaponized drones to attack US law enforcement, as threats against ICE agents circulate online and raise the specter of technologically advanced assaults.
In response, the Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has launched sweeping initiatives aimed at dismantling cartel operations, signaling a renewed focus on national security threats emanating from organized crime. Yet, the question remains: how serious are these new threats, and what measures can be effective in countering them?