Drug trafficking by air is not new and is linked to the history of Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso.

The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels.

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure.

Closure of airspace draws attention to crime groups’ high-powered weapons – and may give Trump an excuse to attack

Drug trafficking by air is not new and is linked to the history of Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso.