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In South-East Asia, cheap drones have become the new weapon of criminals and terrorist organizations. They are being used to smuggle drugs, deliver contraband into prisons, spy on military bases and keep an eye on police to avoid arrest.

According to the report, illegal activities related to drones have come to light in seven countries of the region. 86% of the cases registered till August 2026 were related to drug trafficking. In Thailand, 4,583 drones were seized, while in Malaysia, there were 55 cases of drones delivering drugs to prisons during 2024.

Armed organizations in Myanmar carried out 2,100 drone attacks at 600 places. At the same time, a network supplying drone parts from Indonesia to terrorists in Syria was also caught. According to the study, there have been attempts to smuggle drones made in China and their parts to other countries through normal business networks, passenger planes and online platforms.

Target Killing: Mini drone found with those planning attack on Pope

Seven people were arrested in Indonesia in a plot to carry out an attack during the visit of Pope Francis in September 2024. A mini drone was found with them.

In another case, an attempt to send drones and their parts from Indonesia to fighters associated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria was revealed.

The equipment was purchased online. They were sent with food items to Turkey, from where there was a plan to send them to Syria. The investigation also found evidence of cryptocurrency transactions.

Smuggling: Prisoners in Malaysia’s jail are ordering drugs through social media, delivery through drones

In August 2024, a case of delivery of drugs by drone came to light in Malaysia’s Tapah jail. In July 2026, two men were caught trying to deliver tobacco to Sungai Udang prison.

In June 2025, prisoners in Indonesia’s Bandung prison were buying drugs from outside suppliers through social media. The supplier was delivering by drone. Such cases were reported in Indonesia’s Sragen and Nusa Kambangan prisons as well as in the Philippines’ prisons.

Fighting strategy changed in Myanmar

Armed militant organizations in Myanmar carried out more than 2,100 drone strikes in more than 600 locations by 2024. Drones changed the war strategy there. The military government also increased its reliance on air strikes from late 2023. European satellite navigation systems that protect against jamming have also reached here.

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