The secretary further pointed out that the arms groups like Tren de Aragua are apparently getting a hold of unconventional weaponry, including drones, and continue to pose an increasingly serious threat to international security.

“We are increasingly concerned that these cartels are now in possession, not just of landmines and grenades. We’re now seeing the deployment of drone technology by narco-terrorist groups operating out of Venezuelan territory,” he added, noting that they are being used to threaten security forces in neighboring states like Columbia.

Rubio confirmed the strategy employed on Tuesday is how the U.S. will continue to counter international narcotics and arms smuggling.

“It’ll happen again. Maybe it’s happening right now, I don’t know. But the point is the president of the United States is going to wage war on narco-terrorist organizations,” Rubio said.