Mexican cartels establish meth production on South African farms

In Swartruggens, South Africa, a small courthouse is set to decide on bail for five Mexicans arrested in connection with a significant methamphetamine operation following a raid on a farm that revealed a lab worth about $60 million. This case is part of a troubling trend, with multiple Mexican-linked meth labs identified across South Africa in recent years, indicating a shift from trafficking to local production. Analysts cite corruption and a lack of law enforcement action as key factors enabling these operations.

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