CNN reveals Reaper drones targeting Mexican drug cartels

I'm not sure anyone was supposed to report on this, but then you have CNN which often makes terrible decisions. One of their people posted on social media that this was a covert mission. WELL NOT ANYMORE, GENIUS!!

According to CNN, the USA is using MQ-9 Reaper drones to target Mexican drug cartels. The cartels were designated as terrorists, which technically (I think) means the USA is allowed to 'take them out.' Pay close attention as this story could become very interesting. Honestly, I just cannot believe CNN would report something like this. What were they thinking?