A bust of a drug lab in Greater Noida has revealed links with Mexico’s notorious CJNG cartel, known for cannibalism. This shocking discovery reveals the cartel’s global reach and brutality.

A shocking link to a notorious Mexican drug cartel has emerged following the bust of a methamphetamine lab in Greater Noida, located in India’s National Capital Region. The Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), one of the most feared criminal organizations in Mexico, is involved in this underground drug operation. Known for its paramilitary tactics and gruesome insider practices, the cartel’s activities have raised alarms among law enforcement agencies around the world.

On the night of the raid, law enforcement agencies, including the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, seized about 95 kg of methamphetamine. This seizure highlighted the expansion of the CJNG and its involvement in international drug trafficking. Reports suggest that the meth lab in Greater Noida was run by a former warden of Tihar Jail, one of India’s largest jails, further complicating the web of crime surrounding this case.

The notorious practices of the CJNG

The CJNG is notorious not only for drug trafficking, but also for its brutal initiation rituals, which allegedly include cannibalism. According to a 2022 report from The Daily Beast, new recruits are forced to consume human flesh as part of their “training” in barbaric training camps known as “terror schools.” These practices are designed to instill a sense of loyalty and fear, making recruits more compliant to the cartel’s violent commands.

An eyewitness account revealed the gruesome nature of the initiation process: “First they teach them how to cut people,” said a former cartel member. This gruesome training involves forcing recruits to eat human flesh, with violent repercussions for those who refuse.

Global implications and law enforcement responses

The CJNG has rapidly evolved into one of the most powerful drug cartels globally since its split from the Milenio cartel in 2010. Its operations span over 35 countries, including the United States, Europe and now India. This growth is accompanied by a history of extreme violence and brutality as the cartel uses fear as a tactic to maintain control over its members and territories.

In July 2024, several CJNG members were blacklisted by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control for their involvement in cannibalism and other violent acts. The revelations in the Greater Noida drug bust serve as a stark reminder of the cartel’s global reach and the potential dangers it poses not only to Mexico but also to countries like India.

Reports indicated that CJNG retained corpses in refrigeratorsallowing members to consume flesh over time. Disturbingly, even minors as young as 12 participated in this gruesome initiation practice. The cartel operates as a military organization, with full-time soldiers equipped with sophisticated weaponry and armored vehicles.

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