# Marijuana-Throwing Machines Mexican Drug Smugglers Use a Drug Catapult at US Border By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drug-catapult References: [theinternettoday.net](http://theinternettoday.net/videos/weed-firing-catapult-found-at-u-s-mexico-border/) & [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2011/01/26/mexican-drug-smuggle.html) If necessity is the mother of all invention, then no one can say that Mexican drug smugglers aren't a resourceful bunch. In a situation that seems almost like an ironic tribute to the medieval days of old, a crafty band of drug runners were recently caught on the US border while trying to use a fully-functional [drug catapult](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-aircrafts) to hurl [Marijuana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-cannabis-device) over the [International Border Fence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrefour-and-vusion). While they had the bad luck (or judgment) to do something illegal right in front of a surveillance camera, you definitely can't fault them on ingenuity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Drug-smuggling Innovations:** The use of advanced technology in drug smuggling is a trend that law enforcement agencies need to stay ahead of. - **Border Security Technology:** The increasing sophistication of drug smuggling techniques calls for the development of more effective border security technology. - **Illegal Innovation:** Illegal activities like drug smuggling often breed innovative solutions, highlighting the need for proactive measures to combat them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Law Enforcement:** Law enforcement agencies can leverage advancements in technology to counter the ever-evolving tactics of drug smugglers. - **Border Security:** The border security industry has an opportunity to develop innovative solutions that can disrupt drug smuggling operations. - **Surveillance and Monitoring:** Developing advanced surveillance and monitoring systems can aid in preventing drug smuggling attempts at border crossings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Slow-Burning Cannabis Cigars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowburning-cannabis-cigar.md) - [Video Game-Themed Cannabis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-is.md) - [Liquid Cannabis Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/djot.md) - [Sculptural Bong Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bong.md) - [Western-Inspired Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-device.md) - [Mexican Artist-Honoring Cannabis Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alas-pa-volar.md) - [Cannabis Mini Marts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeeter.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Modern Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-bar.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md)