# 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]

## What this stands on

1. During the operation, agents secured 1,515 liters and 1,991 kilograms of methamphetamine. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)
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, News)
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, News)
4. The Cabinet of Security reported the findings via social media on August 31, 2026. (López-Dóriga Digital, News)
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, News)
6. The Gabinete de Seguridad reported that the seized cargo contained approximately 930 grams of ayahuasca extract. (24 Horas, News)
7. The seized cargo originated from Peru and was intercepted at the AICM. (24 Horas, News)
8. The seizure prevented the substance from entering the country and strengthened security in foreign trade operations. (24 Horas, News)

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