The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones

Here's something that caught my attention — out of nowhere, the FAA shut down all flights at El Paso International Airport, citing a mysterious threat. According to Eric Berger at TechCrunch, the agency restricted airspace within a 10-nautical-mile radius, warning that violators could be shot down. But then — less than ten hours later — everything was back to normal, with no explanation given. This sudden silence leaves a lot of questions, especially about what exactly prompted such a drastic move. Now, here's where it gets interesting — the FAA’s quick reversal suggests they either found no real threat or didn’t want to spill the beans. And get this — Eric Berger points out that this kind of abrupt airspace closure is highly unusual. So, what does this mean for the future? Are we looking at a new way for authorities to handle drone threats, or was this just a temporary scare? Either way, it’s a reminder that sometimes, in national security, the story isn’t what they tell us — it's what they don’t.