Nigeria’s Massive Cocaine Bust Exposes Global Drug Networks Threatening American Security

The recent discovery of over 1,000 kilograms of cocaine at Lagos’s Tincan Port isn’t just a headline from halfway across the world—it’s a stark reminder of the global drug trade’s insidious reach threatening American communities and sovereignty. Valued at more than $235 million, this seizure ranks as one of Nigeria’s largest ever and lays bare the sprawling criminal networks exploiting weak enforcement zones to funnel narcotics worldwide. Why Should Americans Care About Nigerian Drug Cartels? Nigeria has long been recognized as a key node in West Africa’s narcotics transit routes, but recent intelligence reveals it is emerging as a significant...