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The cartels are reportedly shifting toward land-based operations, utilizing advanced technologies such as autonomous underwater vehicles and drone swarms for smuggling. This technological evolution signifies a new era of cartel capabilities, closely mirroring military-grade tactics. The use of drone swarms—multiple drones operating autonomously or semi-autonomously for surveillance or attack operations—is a prominent focus for these groups, with procurement documents revealing an interest in surveillance, counter-surveillance, and pre-programmed drone operations.