How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

Mexican drug trafficking organizations have established methamphetamine production operations in Nigeria, according to law enforcement and intelligence reports. The shift reflects efforts by cartels to diversify manufacturing locations outside Mexico and reduce exposure to domestic enforcement. Nigerian facilities have produced methamphetamine for export to markets in Europe and Africa. The arrangement allows cartels to leverage local criminal networks and access to precursor chemicals in West Africa.

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