West Africa Emerges as Key Region for Illicit Drug Production

Mexican drug cartels are reportedly outsourcing methamphetamine production to Nigeria, indicating a growing attractiveness of West Africa for illicit drug operations.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC News)

Published Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 10:32 am AEST 2 min read

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