UAV event in Mexico on Tue 22nd September 2026

22nd September 2026

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Mexico and the United States concluded on September 21 the Binational Operation “High Eagle”, carried out from September 7 to 21 in the border area of Tijuana, Baja California, and San Diego, California, to inhibit the use of drones with commercial characteristics by organized crime for drug and human trafficking. Of the devices detected, one was initially located on the US side and subsequently entered national territory, where it was neutralized by Defense personnel based on the exchange of information with the US Customs and Border Protection Office.

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