Cartel drones caused a 10-day airspace shutdown over El Paso recently. While the FAA has lifted the restrictions, it highlights ongoing border security challenges.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
While the shutdown was temporary, it likely caused disruptions for local businesses and travelers.
This situation benefits border security agencies who are now more aware of the drone threat.
Residents and businesses in El Paso were inconvenienced by the unexpected airspace closure.
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Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say CNN
El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say, after FAA lifts 10-day grounding CBS News
FAA lifts airspace restriction in El Paso as Transportation Secretary blames ‘cartel drone incursion’ Houston Public Media
US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration Al Jazeera
Pentagon let border agents use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace Las Vegas Review-Journal
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say wtop.com
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