Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm
Summary
Police in South Africa arrested two Mexican nationals and others after uncovering a large crystal meth lab on a farm near the Zimbabwe border. The raid followed a two-month investigation and led to the seizure of drugs and equipment worth about $37 million.Key Facts
- The meth lab was found on a farm near Musina in Limpopo province, close to Zimbabwe.
- Two Mexicans, two Zimbabweans, and one Malawian were arrested at the site.
- Authorities seized drugs, lab equipment, and cash valued at roughly 600 million South African rand ($37 million).
- South African police have uncovered several large meth labs on remote farms involving Mexicans over the past two years.
- South Africa is one of the biggest markets for crystal meth worldwide and has porous borders making it a transit point for drugs.
- Mexican drug cartels are increasingly using African countries to produce meth, not just to traffic it.
- Similar large meth labs involving Mexican and local criminals have been found recently in Nigeria and other African countries.
- The suspects from the Musina farm will face court on charges of making and possessing illegal drugs.
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