Nigeria Says It Arrested Alleged Mexican Drug Kingpin at Lagos Airport

Nigerian authorities said they have arrested a man identified as Arturo Carrera Loaiza, described by officials as an alleged Mexican drug kingpin, at an international airport in the country.

According to Nigerian authorities, Carrera Loaiza was involved in the production of methamphetamine. The suspect has denied the allegations, officials said.

Details about the circumstances of the arrest, including the specific airport and the date it took place, were not immediately made public in full. It was also not clear which Nigerian agency carried out the arrest or what legal proceedings, if any, have followed.

The BBC reported that Nigerian authorities confirmed the arrest and the allegations against Carrera Loaiza, though further details of the case were not disclosed in the initial report.

This is a developing story and further details are expected to emerge as Nigerian authorities provide additional information.