The use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by Mexican drug cartels has been a growing concern for law enforcement agencies. The cartels have been known to use tactics and techniques like those used by terrorist organizations such as ISIS.

One of the ways in which ISIS’s IED-making information has been used by Mexican drug cartels is through the internet. ISIS has been known to publish detailed instructions on how to make IEDs online, and these instructions can be accessed by anyone, including members of drug cartels.

In addition to using online resources, there have been reports of Mexican drug cartels hiring former military personnel, including ex-soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan, who have knowledge and experience in making and using IEDs. These individuals can provide hands-on training and expertise to cartel members.

The cartels have also been known to use other tactics to implement IEDs. For example, they often use car bombs, which can be remotely detonated and cause significant damage. They also use IEDs in booby traps to protect their drug stashes or to target law enforcement officials.

Another tactic used by the cartels is the use of “narco-tanks,” which are heavily armored vehicles equipped with IEDs. These vehicles can be used to break through police barricades or to carry out attacks on rival cartels.

Furthermore, the cartels have been known to use drones to drop IEDs. This tactic allows them to carry out attacks from a distance and avoid direct confrontation with law enforcement or rival cartels. The use of drones also allows the cartels to target specific individuals or locations with a high degree of accuracy.

In addition to these tactics, Mexican drug cartels have also been known to use tunnels to transport and deploy IEDs. These tunnels, which often run under the U.S.-Mexico border, allow the cartels to move their explosives undetected.

The use of IEDs by Mexican drug cartels represents a significant escalation in their tactics and poses a serious threat to both law enforcement and civilians. It also highlights the increasing sophistication of these criminal organizations and their ability to adapt and incorporate new technologies and tactics into their operations.

In response to this threat, law enforcement agencies have had to adapt their own tactics and strategies. This includes increased training in the detection and disposal of IEDs, as well as the use of advanced technology to detect and neutralize these devices. Despite these efforts, the use of IEDs by Mexican drug cartels remains a significant challenge.