The Illicit Use of Armed Drones by Transnational Criminal Organizations in Mexico in the 21st Century Requires New Responses is a Naval Postgraduate School thesis by Omar Rabling Valdez.
This thesis examines the security challenges posed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s (CJNG) use of explosive-laden drones, emphasizing the need for a bilateral strategy involving operational, intelligence, legal, and analytical efforts from both Mexico and the United States. The study calls for a comprehensive review of legal frameworks to empower authorities to counter drone illicit use. It identifies the roles of various forces and advocates for a collaborative approach to reduce the CJNG’s operational capacity in employing drones for criminal activities. The thesis concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing technologically advanced organized crime through international cooperation.
Publication Date– December 2023
The Illicit Use of Armed Drones by Transnational Criminal Organizations in Mexico in the 21st Century Requires New Responses contains the following major sections:
- Introduction
- Emerging Threats: Case Studies from France, Venezuela, and the United States, and Future Challenges of Drone Technology
- UAV Countermeasures: Safeguarding Security in Mexico and the United States Against Illicit Drone and Armed Drone Usage
- Adaptive Strategies: Lessons from Ukraine’s Conflict and the CJNG’s Illicit Activities
- Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of Transnational Criminal Organizations
- Joint Endeavors: Shaping a Comprehensive Response to Transnational Criminal Organizations
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