U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says

TL;DR

U.S. military used a laser system to shoot down three drones at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The drones were believed to be operated by drug cartels.
The drones were classified as hostile because they supported activities posing a physical threat to U.S. personnel and Customs and Border Protection.
Cartel networks are increasingly using drones for human smuggling and surveillance.
This incident is part of ongoing counter-cartel and counter-drone operations.

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