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Mexican Authorities Seize Meth Lab in Michoacán

Federal forces dismantled a clandestine methamphetamine lab in Zitácuaro, Michoacán, seizing over 1.9 tons of the drug.

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During the operation, agents secured 1,515 liters and 1,991 kilograms of methamphetamine. [1] Federal authorities located and disabled a clandestine laboratory for the manufacture of synthetic drugs in Zitácuaro, Michoacán, on August 31, 2026. [2] On September 1, 2026, personnel from Mexican Customs and the Navy detected a cargo of nearly 1,000 kilograms of ayahuasca extract at the AICM in Mexico City. [3] The Cabinet of Security reported the findings via social media on August 31, 2026. [4] Under the current administration, armed forces and the National Guard have located 2,644 clandestine laboratories in various points of the country. [5] The Gabinete de Seguridad reported that the seized cargo contained approximately 930 grams of ayahuasca extract. [6] The seized cargo originated from Peru and was intercepted at the AICM. [7] The seizure prevented the substance from entering the country and strengthened security in foreign trade operations. [8]
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  1. During the operation, agents secured 1,515 liters and 1,991 kilograms of methamphetamine. · López-Dóriga Digital
  2. Federal authorities located and disabled a clandestine laboratory for the manufacture of synthetic drugs in Zitácuaro, Michoacán, on August 31, 2026. · López-Dóriga Digital
  3. On September 1, 2026, personnel from Mexican Customs and the Navy detected a cargo of nearly 1,000 kilograms of ayahuasca extract at the AICM in Mexico City. · 24 Horas
  4. The Cabinet of Security reported the findings via social media on August 31, 2026. · López-Dóriga Digital
  5. Under the current administration, armed forces and the National Guard have located 2,644 clandestine laboratories in various points of the country. · López-Dóriga Digital
  6. The Gabinete de Seguridad reported that the seized cargo contained approximately 930 grams of ayahuasca extract. · 24 Horas
  7. The seized cargo originated from Peru and was intercepted at the AICM. · 24 Horas
  8. The seizure prevented the substance from entering the country and strengthened security in foreign trade operations. · 24 Horas
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