What Happened

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in a bit of a pickle after it fired an anti-drone laser that triggered an airspace closure. And the reason? They thought a party balloon was a drug cartel drone. Yeah, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

The Blunder

People close to the incident say CBP didn’t bother to coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before using the tech. So, they targeted what they thought was a suspicious drone, but it turned out to be a harmless party balloon. It’s a mistake that’s left a lot of people scratching their heads.