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How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
BBC NewsTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
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What happened
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
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Timeline
BBC News published: How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
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Economic impact
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