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South Africa Foils Multi-Million Dollar Meth Operation, Arrests Mexicans

South African authorities have dismantled a massive meth lab near the Zimbabwean border, arresting two Mexican nationals in a significant blow to illicit trade. This multi-million dollar bust highlights the growing sophistication and international ties of organized crime operating on the continent, posing a serious challenge to regional security and economic stability.

BBC Africa·August 22, 2026AI-curated

The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.

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