Mexico, US Officials Discussing Stun Guns for Federal Agents
Airlines & Airports Donald Wood January 31, 2018

The Mexican and United States governments are currently discussing the possibility of allowing federal air marshals to travel with stun guns on cross-border flights.
According to Reuters.com, National Security Commissioner Renato Sales revealed both governments were hammering out details, but no memorandum of understanding had been signed.
“They would only be on commercial (U.S.) flights, on (U.S.) airlines, not on Mexican airlines,” Sales told broadcaster Televisa in an interview. “But it’s still not finalized... we’re still in talks.”
Reuters originally broke the story Monday and reported the negotiations would be focused on allowing U.S. air marshals to carry the stun guns despite strict rules in Mexico regarding foreigners carrying weapons.
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The deal being worked on by the Mexican and U.S. governments would also include a maritime drug seizures treaty and a focus on eliminating opium and marijuana plantations.
The Department of Homeland Security already has undercover air marshals on certain domestic and international commercial flights to prevent militant attacks, but a working relationship with Mexico would expand the program.
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