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How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

Mexican drug cartels are collaborating with Nigerian criminals to set up methamphetamine production facilities in Nigeria, according to recent police raids. In a rare judicial proceeding held in a remote forest area, three Mexican nationals and seven Nigerians were arrested for allegedly producing meth, a highly addictive synthetic drug. The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) called the seizure of over two tonnes of meth, valued at $360 million, the country's largest meth bust. Similar operations occurred in neighboring Oyo State, where a Mexican 'meth expert' was among those detained. These incidents highlight a growing trend of African countries, especially West Africa, becoming production hubs for synthetic drugs, with Mexican experts playing a key role. U.S. military command in Africa has supported local anti-drug efforts with intelligence.

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BBC News (World) logoBBC News (World)State / PublicCenter8 hr. ago
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

Mexican drug cartels are collaborating with Nigerian criminals to set up methamphetamine production facilities in Nigeria, according to recent police raids. In a rare judicial proceeding held in a remote forest area, three Mexican nationals and seven Nigerians were arrested for allegedly producing meth, a highly addictive synthetic drug. The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) called the seizure of over two tonnes of meth, valued at $360 million, the country's largest meth bust. Similar operations occurred in neighboring Oyo State, where a Mexican 'meth expert' was among those detained. These incidents highlight a growing trend of African countries, especially West Africa, becoming production hubs for synthetic drugs, with Mexican experts playing a key role. U.S. military command in Africa has supported local anti-drug efforts with intelligence.

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