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Mexico seizes nearly 17 tons of methamphetamine in Sinaloa cartel stronghold

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Mexico announced the seizure of 16.8 tons of methamphetamine from clandestine laboratories in the Sinaloa cartel’s stronghold.
  • Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch called it one of the government’s most important blows against synthetic-drug production.

Mexican authorities announced the seizure of 16.8 tons of methamphetamine from clandestine laboratories in the Sinaloa cartel’s stronghold, one of the country’s most powerful criminal territories.

Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch described the operation as “one of the most important blows against the production of synthetic drugs” under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government.

Sheinbaum, a left-wing president, took office in October 2024. The seizure was announced as part of the government’s efforts against drug production in Mexico.

one of the most important blows against the production of synthetic drugs

· Omar Garcia HarfuchMexico’s security minister characterized the methamphetamine seizure under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government.
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