How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

Mexican drug cartels have begun outsourcing their methamphetamine production to Nigeria, taking advantage of the country's lax law enforcement and porous borders. Nigeria's emergence as a hub for meth production allows cartels to bypass strict regulations and interdiction efforts in Mexico and the United States. The shift to West Africa enables cartels to expand their global reach and increase profits from the lucrative meth trade. Nigerian authorities are now facing challenges in combating the growing presence of international drug traffickers.

✦ AI-generated summary