MXA joint operation by Spanish and French police dismantled a branch of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Catalonia, Spain. During the operation, authorities seized 2.5 tons of methamphetamine and arrested 13 individuals, including seven Mexicans. The cartel had smuggled methamphetamine disguised as 12 tons of vanilla liquid packaged in plastic bottles from Mexico, intended for food or cosmetic products. The criminal organization operated a highly sophisticated laboratory in the Catalan town of Almenar, where they extracted, purified, and crystallized the drug using complex chemical processes. Investigators estimate the group could produce up to 800 kilograms of methamphetamine in two to three days once the shipment arrived at their facility. The lab was located on a farm in a geographically strategic area near France, chosen for its extensive communication network. The investigation began in early June after French authorities detected a suspicious container from Mexico destined for Spain. Once confirmed, police tracked the shipment to the lab, where they dismantled the infrastructure and arrested the cartel members.
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