How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
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"They perfected it, to the point now it is the highest purity, the highest potency version of meth."
— James Griego , Other
"Anybody who is looking to consume methamphetamine, understands that the Mexican meth is the best in the world, for that purpose."
— James Griego , Other
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West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
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