French Police Bust Huge Mexican Cartel Methamphetamine Lab

French Authorities Bust Mexican Cartel Methamphetamine Lab in Var Region A major drug bust in the Var region of southern France has uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a powerful Mexican cartel. The operation, carried out by Marseilles customs officers and the national gendarmerie, resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, five of whom were chemists sent from Mexico to produce the drug. The lab was located in an isolated villa in a small village in the Var countryside. According to investigators, the cartel aimed to distribute the methamphetamine throughout Europe, including Spain, Belgium, and beyond. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is a staggering 11 million euros. "This was a significant blow to organized crime," said General Dominique Lambert, who coordinated the investigation for the national gendarmerie. "The collaboration between customs and gendarmerie was crucial in uncovering this operation." The investigation highlights the increasing sophistication of international drug trafficking networks and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating their activities. The successful dismantling of this lab serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs and protect communities.