A low altitude aircraft crossed the frontera from San Diego County toward Tijuana on an evening in September 2026. Mexican Army units disabled it after receiving real time coordinates from United States authorities. The incident marks the first official confirmation that narco groups operate an aerial smuggling line over the international border.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What happened over the frontera in September 2026?
- A: A low-altitude aircraft crossed from San Diego County toward Tijuana and was disabled by Mexican Army units after US authorities provided real-time coordinates.
- Q: Is this the first official confirmation of narco aerial smuggling?
- A: Yes, officials said the incident marks the first official confirmation that narco groups operate an aerial smuggling line over the US-Mexico border.
- Q: Which authorities cooperated in the operation?
- A: United States authorities supplied real-time tracking data and Mexican Army units carried out the interception and disablement.