Mexico seizes 17 tonnes of meth in $347 million drug bust
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
· collected 2026-09-04
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Mexican authorities have seized approximately 17 tonnes of methamphetamine from three clandestine labs in Sinaloa, with a total estimated value of $347 million. The operation also involved dismantling a 5,700-square-metre facility where the drugs were being produced. No specific details are provided on when the seizure occurred or how long the lab was operational. Officials estimate that the bust caused an economic loss of $347 million to criminal groups.
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In a major blow to Mexican drug cartels, authorities have seized 17 tonnes of methamphetamine from three clandestine laboratories in Sinaloa, with an estimated street value of $347 million. The operation involved dismantling a large facility covering 5,700 square metres where the drugs were produced. This significant haul is expected to cause economic losses for criminal groups, who may struggle to recoup their investments due to the substantial seizure.
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📰 Mexico Methamphetamine Seizure
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Mexico seizes 17 tonnes of meth in $347 million drug bust
Mexican authorities seized nearly 17 tonnes of methamphetamine from three clandestine laboratories in Sinaloa and dismantled the 5,700-square-metre facility where the drugs were produced.
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Officials estimated the operation caused criminal groups an economic loss of $347 million.
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