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Cartel links raise concerns about organized crime networks in South Africa

Concerns about Mexican cartel activity in South Africa may be connected to cocaine gangs operating from Ecuador.

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Cross-border cartel links could expand drug trafficking and organized-crime risks.

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  1. South Africa: Mexican Cartel Concerns Around South Africa 'Tik Farms' May Connect to Ecuador's Cocaine Gangs ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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