A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) helicopter conducting a routine surveillance mission along the Texas-Mexico border was targeted by a laser attack originating from Mexico, raising serious security concerns for border operations.
Helicopter Hit Three Times by High-Powered Laser
According to officials, the DHS aircraft was struck three times by a high-powered laser, potentially endangering the flight crew and disrupting the mission. Laser strikes on aircraft are considered extremely dangerous, as they can temporarily blind pilots, interfere with night vision, and even cause long-term eye damage.
This latest incident adds to a growing number of hostile actions directed at U.S. border enforcement efforts, particularly as the Trump administration ramps up security operations to crack down on cartel activity and illegal crossings.
Authorities Investigating the Source of the Attack
DHS officials, in coordination with federal law enforcement agencies, are actively investigating the origin of the laser attack, with suspicions pointing toward cartel-linked groups attempting to disrupt U.S. aerial patrols.
“These types of attacks are not just reckless—they are intentional efforts to interfere with border security operations,” a senior DHS official stated.
Growing Threats to Border Security
The attack on the DHS helicopter follows an increasing number of dangerous confrontations along the southern border, including incidents where cartels have used drones, gunfire, and smuggling tunnels to evade U.S. authorities.
With President Donald Trump implementing aggressive new border enforcement policies, cartel-backed operatives are expected to intensify their efforts to undermine U.S. security measures.
The DHS has vowed to escalate countermeasures, ensuring that border patrol operations continue without disruption and that any individuals responsible for these acts are brought to justice.