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The Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suddenly close the airspace over El Paso, Texas.
The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas has caused unease south of the U.S. border and put the spotlight on the use of drones by Mexican cartels.
Officials in US border city say FAA decisions caused major disruption - and residents are still scrambling for answers ...
The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday stemmed from the Pentagon's plans to test a laser to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, sources told the Associated Press.
El Paso Airspace Closure Was Over Plans To Use Laser Weapon--Which Previously Targeted Party Balloon
The closure was originally slated to last 10 days, potentially disrupting travel in West Texas and New Mexico.
Closure of airspace draws attention to crime groups' high-powered weapons - and may give Trump an excuse to attack ...
The FAA briefly halted civilian flights over El Paso, citing security concerns. Here's what federal officials and local leaders are saying.
The Trump administration says alleged Mexican cartel drones were the reason for the unexpected flight restriction that impeded medical evacuation flights.