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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 4 MIN

Mounting evidence suggests Mexican cartel activity in Mzansi

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In April 2026, Mozambican authorities announced a major crackdown that involved confiscating masses of chemicals used to make drugs. They also announced arrests, including of two individuals suspected of being Sinaloa Cartel members from Mexico. Mozambique borders South Africa, suggesting that the notorious cartel is on our doorstep. Now, there’s mounting evidence to suggest it’s actually much closer to home. Daily Maverick’s Caryn Dolley reports. Reporting by: Caryn Dolley  Edited by: Anda Tolibadi  Filmed by: Joel Seboa  Produced by: Emilie Gambade  Creative input by: Malibongwe Tyilo  Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme Support journalism that protects democracy.  Become a Maverick Insider. https://tinyurl.com/SupportDailyMaverick Read the full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/artic... Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://tinyurl.com/SupportDailyMaverick Subscribe to our channel:    / @dailymavericksa   Follow us on X : https://x.com/dailymaverick Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailymaverick Check our website: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/dailymaverick/ Check out our TikTok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailymavericksa Download Daily Maverick Mobile App: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/daily... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In April 2026, Mozambican authorities announced a major crackdown that involved confiscating masses of chemicals used to make drugs. They also announced arrests, including of two individuals suspected of being Sinaloa Cartel members from Mexico. Mozambique borders South Africa, suggesting that the notorious cartel is on our doorstep. Now, there’s mounting evidence to suggest it’s actually much closer to home. Daily Maverick’s Caryn Dolley reports.

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