The U.S. Department Of War took them down.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday briefly grounded all flights to and from El Paso International Airport after Mexican drug cartel drones reportedly breached U.S. airspace.
The threatening act prompted swift action from the Department of War to disable the invading craft, White House officials have confirmed to multiple outlets.
The agency, citing cryptic "special security concerns," had abruptly halted all air traffic over El Paso, initially grounding every flight for a staggering ten days. The move was reversed shortly thereafter, as it was determined that the threats no longer existed.
News Nation correspondent Ali Bradley reported minutes later that the closure was prompted by a breach of airspace by drones owned by Mexican drug cartels.
“Mexican cartel drones breached US airspace," Bradley quoted a White House official. "The Dept. of War took action to disable the drones. The FAA and DOW have determined there is no threat to commercial travel."
While initial details of the closure were scant, it was already clear that there was a significant security threat. The FAA went so far as to warn that it would have to use "deadly force" against any rogue aircraft posing an imminent threat, and suggested pilots who attempted to violate the order would “be intercepted, detained, and interviewed” by law enforcement.
The move left travelers in limbo for a brief period and sparked wild speculation about what hidden dangers were lurking in the skies over Texas. The El Paso airport serves as a major American air gateway north of the US-Mexico border.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, in remarks to the Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defense Conference this morning, lauded President Trump's leadership against drug traffickers.
"Under President Trump, for the first time in history, the Department of War is on offense against narco-terrorists in our hemisphere," he said.
And of course a CNN anchor made the ridiculous claim that the airspace closure could possibly be tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie......
ReplyDeleteOMG, I hadn't heard that. That place knows no bounds on stupidity.
DeleteMight be a little payback
ReplyDeleteI was wondering the same thing too, Bear Claw. That didn't work out well for them either.
DeleteThe U.S. War Department doesn't exist.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Department of Defense. It takes an act of Congress to change the name. Republicans control both branches of Congress so they could do it any day but choose not to do it.
By the way it is estimated that this silly "name change" is costing us $125 million. Where is DOGE when you need it?
Somebody needs to readjust their panties.
DeleteScuttlebut is the cartels are threatening silver production in Mexico which is a major source for it. It's a "strategic mineral" and their meddling may trigger some kinetic action by the US. Not that we need to get involved in the Mexican cess pool it's quite obvious the Mexican government is both incapable and unwilling to deal with the cartels. Interesting times....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Dan. ..... But a special thanks for using the word "Scuttlebutt" ... it's been a while. That word needs to be thrown into conversation more often.
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