Belize Govt Fails to Prosecute Alleged Meth Chemical Trafficker

US authorities are concerned about Belize's failure to bring charges against a man suspected of ordering a massive shipment of methamphetamine precursor chemicals, according to reports.

Could 'Miami Cannibal’ Drug Gain Ground in Latin America?

Synthetic drugs like the one that reportedly sparked a vicious attack by the infamous “Miami cannibal” are becoming increasingly popular in Latin America, as production of drugs like cocaine falls.

Guatemala Arrests 10 Officials for Smuggling Meth Chemicals

Guatemalan authorities detained five police officers, four of them from the anti-drugs force, and five government prosecutors accused of being part of a ring that smuggled chemicals into the country…

Mexico Seizes 136 Tons of Meth Precursors

Officials in Mexico seized another 136 tons of precursor chemicals originating from China, pointing to that country's role as a major source for methamphetamine ingredients and highlighting the prevalence of…

Mexico Seizes 32 Tons of Chinese Precursor Chemicals

Mexican authorities have seized a shipment of 32 tons of chemicals used to make methamphetamine, which authorities say originated from China, a major player in the market for precursor chemicals.

US Seizes 3 Tons of Meth Precursor Chemicals Bound for Mexico

US officials seized close to three tons of methamphetamine precursor chemicals reportedly heading for Mexico, potentially a rare instance of Mexican cartels using the US as a transhipment point.

Guatemala Seizes $6Mn Shipment of Meth Precursor Chemicals

Guatemalan authorities have seized a shipment of over 80,000 liters of methamphetamine precursor chemicals which the authorities said came from China and was heading for Honduras.

Mexico Captures Sinaloa Meth Maker, in Latest Blow to Cartel

Federal police arrested a major methamphetamine producer for the Sinaloa Cartel in northwest Mexico, in another blow to Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's criminal organization.

Record Meth Seizure Suggests Mexico has New 'Cash Crop'

The Mexican Army seized a record 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in Jalisco, in a sign that criminal groups in the region are increasingly reliant on the drug, which is…

Mexican Drug Gangs Attracted by Lucrative Meth Trade

A massive surge in the number of synthetic drug labs discovered in Mexico indicates a nationwide shift of traffickers away from traditional drugs like cocaine and towards the more profitable…

Guatemala Overwhelmed by Seizures of Drug Chemicals

In an indication that Guatemala lacks the resources to deal with the tide of drug precursor chemicals entering the country, the US Embassy has warned its citizens not to travel…

Central America Unprepared for Wave of Synthetic Drugs

Evidence suggests that Mexican cartels are not only deepening their drug trafficking activities in Central America but may be diversifying into synthetic drugs like ecstasy, methamphetamine and LSD, for consumption…