Mexico announces major meth seizure in cartel heartland amid pressure from Trump to curb drug trafficking
- The Mexican government seized nearly $40 million worth of methamphetamine during an operation in Sinaloa, which is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
- This operation included the confiscation of over 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors used for meth production.
- Amid pressure from Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers to the border to combat drug trafficking.
- Since the deployment on February 5, authorities reported significant drug busts, including nearly 5 tons of meth.
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Mexican authorities seized 440 pounds of methamphetamine in Sinaloa
On Monday, February 17th, Mexico announced the seizure of 440 pounds of methamphetamine in a cartel heartland, as it comes under mounting pressure from President Trump to tackle drug trafficking. The discovery was made during a weekend operation to dismantle illegal drug laboratories in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, a government statement said. The value of the drugs seized was nearly $40 million, it said, adding that more than 3,170 gallon…
Mexico Seizes $40M in Meth Following Trump Pressure on Drug Trafficking
Mexican authorities have seized approximately $40 million worth of methamphetamine in a recent operation amid heightened pressure from the United States to combat drug trafficking. The operation occurred over the weekend in Sinaloa, a region notoriously linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. During the crackdown, authorities confiscated around 440 pounds of meth and more than 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors utilized in meth production. This signific…
Mexico Seizes $40M in Meth Following Trump Pressure on Drug Trafficking.
Mexican authorities have seized approximately $40 million worth of methamphetamine in a recent operation amid heightened pressure from the United States to combat drug trafficking. The operation occurred over the weekend in Sinaloa, a region notoriously linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. During the crackdown, authorities confiscated around 440 pounds of meth and more than 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors utilized in meth production.This significa…


Mexico Seizes Nearly $40,000,000 Worth Of Meth After Trump Forced Action On Drug Trafficking
Mexico seized roughly $40 million worth of methamphetamine amid pressure from Donald Trump to take more action to stop the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S.
Mexico Seizes 440 Pounds Of Meth In Sinaloa Amid Escalating U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities announced Monday the seizure of 440 pounds of methamphetamine—a haul valued at nearly $40 million—during a major operation in Sinaloa, a known cartel heartland. The operation, part of a broader crackdown on illegal drug laboratories, also resulted in the confiscation of over 3,170… Mexico Seizes 440 Pounds Of Meth In Sinaloa Amid Escalating U.S. Pressure
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