Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:49:45 UTC.

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