U.S. Administration Weighs Drone Strikes on Drug Cartels

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump is contemplating using drone strikes against drug cartels in Mexico to tackle drug trafficking issues over the southern border, according to an NBC News report citing U.S. military, law enforcement, and intelligence sources.

The U.S. administration led by President Donald Trump is reportedly considering employing drone strikes as a measure to combat drug cartels operating in Mexico, according to NBC News.

This strategy aims to mitigate illegal drug trafficking that adversely affects the southern border between Mexico and the United States.

NBC's report is based on information from six officials in the military, law enforcement, and intelligence sectors familiar with the evaluation process of this potential policy shift.

(With inputs from agencies.)