The U. S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is reportedly using covert drone operations in Mexico to locate fentanyl laboratories as part of a broader initiative to address drug trafficking into the United States.
• The CIA’s drone program is part of efforts to identify and dismantle fentanyl labs in Mexico, sharing this intelligence with Mexican authorities.
• The program, which began under President Biden, has expanded since President Donald Trump took office, focusing on tougher measures against drug crimes.
• Northern Command is conducting surveillance flights over the U. S. -Mexico border using various aircraft to support these operations.
• The CIA is not conducting lethal airstrikes, focusing only on intelligence gathering to assist Mexican law enforcement.
• The drones have reportedly been successful in locating labs due to the identifiable emissions from fentanyl production.
• Trump initiated measures to classify drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations to enhance U. S. capabilities against these criminal groups.
• A new intelligence task force was created to analyze data related to drug trafficking activities.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico agreed to deploy additional troops to confront illegal immigration and specifically target fentanyl distribution.
• There has been a significant increase in fentanyl seizures at the U. S. southern border, highlighting the ongoing drug epidemic.
The CIA's covert operations in Mexico aim to combat the fentanyl crisis affecting the U. S. , and increased collaboration between U. S. and Mexican authorities is evident with recent troop deployments and intelligence sharing.
https://dailycallernewsfoundation.org/2025/02/18/cia-has-reportedly-been-busy-in-mexico/
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