Criminal groups are now often using improvised explosive devices, modified drones and heavy weaponry

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Mexican cartels are immersed in an arms race and getting as sophisticated as paramilitary groups, according to a new report.

The New York Times detailed that criminal groups are now often using improvised explosive devices, modified drones and heavy weaponry, further increasing their lethality.

The outlet also quoted authorities who documented the use of mines, rocket-propelled grenades and armored trucks with mounted machine guns, developments that have led to the death of civilians in the country.

Many of these weapons come from the U.S., with the Mexican government historically requesting its American counterpart to do more to stem the flow and even filing a lawsuit against manufacturers, an initiative that has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Cartels are also known to produce parts with 3D printers and have also reversed-engineered some designs.

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