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by kjkjadksj 812 days ago
At least with mining and logging it leaves evidence in aerial imagery, unlike a clandestine lab. Maybe one day the amazon can be automatically patrolled by drones that mark targets for these smaller squads.
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There is a satellite-based surveillance system. What is missing (or was) is will to actually enforce.
> patrolled by drones that mark targets for these smaller squads.

Surely it could be scaled better with satellite imagery? Assuming it can be updated "reasonably frequently". I imagine drones would run into maintenance problems, especially in such "remote" regions.

Plus, they can't be running in supplies on foot, under the canopy, or getting the stuff out!