R600m meth lab bust heightens concern over possible Mexican cartel links in South Africa

Five foreign nationals were arrested following the dismantling of a R600 million crystal meth lab in Musina, highlighting South Africa's growing role in transnational drug trafficking. The operation, conducted by the Hawks and SAPS, seized drugs and equipment with an estimated street value of R600 million. The suspects, including two Mexicans and three Zimbabweans, face charges of manufacturing scheduled substances and money laundering.