Drug Money

The U.S Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in connection with Mexican Police made the "largest drug-cash seizure in history"when they raided a home in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico.

They confiscated $205.6 million in U.S currency, 200,000 in euros, and 157,500 in pesos, along with cash, luxury vehicles, weapons, and a pill-making machine from a residence in one of Mexico City's wealthiest neighborhoods (home to ambassadors and business magnates).

The money found hidden inside walls, suitcases, and closets came from the the profits of methamphetamines sold in the United States.

Seven people were arrested and are being held for 3 months while the investigation continues.

"The money was connected to one of the worlds largest networks for trafficking pseudo ephedrine (main ingredient in methamphetamine)," said Mexican Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora. The ring had been operating since 2004 and is said to be run by a native of China who had gained Mexican citizenship. The alleged ring leader is suspected to be in hiding, somewhere probably outside the country.

The operation could reduce the supply of methamphetamine in the U.S, where Mexican drug gangs control at least 80 percent of the market.