Drones appear to be taking on a bigger, more dangerous role in Mexico’s criminal warfare

• Four men were stopped in central Mexico in possession of a drone with an explosive device attached.
• The discovery is sign of a shift in criminal tactics, further incorporating drones.
• Drones have been adopted by criminals and police alike in Latin America, especially in relation to drug trafficking.

An early-morning traffic stop in central Mexico led to the discovery of a drone outfitted to carry a homemade explosive, marking the latest sign that cartels and criminal actors involved in Mexico’s drug wars are turning to autonomous vehicles to compete.

Mexican federal police stopped a late-model Mazda on a highway in Guanajuato, a state north of Mexico City, during the early hours of October 20. The car had been reported stolen.

In the vehicle, police found an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and cellphones.

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Featured image courtesy of Mexican Federal Police