Illicit Drones Proliferate Across Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is witnessing a surge in the illicit use of commercial drones by criminal and militant groups. These drones are increasingly being weaponized for drug smuggling, prison contraband delivery, and cross-border illicit trade, prompting authorities to develop countermeasures.
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