For example, there was an IED that was planted on one of the roads on this guy's ranch. And one or two of in Texas and one or two of his ranch hands were killed because of this. We're seeing that these cartels, intelligence collection capability, their counterintelligence capability, their use of drones for both surveillance as well as using armed drones. to go after those who are threatening their operations. It's a serious adversary that is highly adaptable and ultimately will do what they feel is necessary in order to continue their illegal activities at harm of the American people. (37:54–38:06)
CLAIM
Asserts that cartels have advanced intelligence and drone capabilities.
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