West Africa: A new frontier for crystal meth production

The Punch | 02-10-2026 01:40am |

West Africa has emerged as a primary global frontier in the production and movement of methamphetamine, commonly known as Crystal Meth, due to its densely forested interior and vast coastlines. Production and usage of the highly destructive drug have spiked in the region in recent years. As a result, governments, lawmakers and security agencies are responding to the trend.

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