Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Feb. 27, 2026, 8 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 27, 2026, 8 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pentagon-shoots-down-customs-and-border-protection-drone-texas/

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The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed. A U.S. official said a laser weapon was used to down the drone, which occurred in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community located on the U.S.-Mexico border. ...