# Mounting evidence suggests Mexican cartel activity in Mzansi

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Podcast: [Daily Maverick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-maverick-7095670)
Published: 2026-05-26T12:06:03+00:00
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## Resource

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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