Nigeria Unveils Industrial-Scale Meth Lab Valued at $363 Million

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently made a significant discovery deep in the Abidagba Forest, showcasing the country's growing role in global drug supply chains.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) has uncovered an unprecedented industrial-scale methamphetamine production facility deep in the Abidagba Forest in the country's southwest. The seized drugs and precursor chemicals were valued at about $363 million.

Ten suspects, including three Mexicans, were apprehended by the agency in connection with the discovery. This bust represents a notable evolution in Nigeria's drug trajectory as the country transitions from primarily a transit and consumer market to an important producer and exporter of synthetic drugs

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