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Mexican Drug Cartels Outsource Meth Labs to Nigeria

Published Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Updated July 29

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What We Know — Key Points

  • In May, the NDLEA described its arrest of three Mexicans and seven Nigerians and the discovery of over two tonnes of methamphetamine as the country's largest-ever meth bust, valued at approximately $360 million.

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  • BBC News

    The BBC highlights the growing role of West Africa in the global synthetic drug trade and the strategic shift by Mexican cartels to establish production bases on the continent.

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