Drones on the Border But Are They Effective

New America Media Sunday 13th May, 2012

The Department of Homeland Security's use of nine domestic surveillance drones along the U.S. border has been costly and ineffective in stopping contraband or undocumented immigrants, according to a report by the L.A. Times. DHS has spent more than $250 million building the drones over the last six years. DHS's inspector general released a draft audit of the program in April that found the border droners cost more than expected, required an hour ...

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