US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers
- The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned 28 individuals and entities allegedly involved in a China-based drug trafficking network that contributed to the opioid crisis in the United States.
- The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed indictments against eight Chinese companies and their employees for their role in producing and distributing key drug components.
- China's involvement in the fentanyl trade has been a contentious issue in U.S.-China relations, with Mexico's cartels currently responsible for trafficking the majority of fentanyl to the U.S.
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US takes action against Chinese companies, people tied to fentanyl
Washington (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday announced actions against Chinese companies and people as President Joe Biden’s administration targets trafficking of the deadly drug fentanyl, unsealing indictments and imposing sanctions on dozens of targets. “We are here today to deliver a message on behalf of the United States government. We know who is responsible for poisoning the American people with fentanyl,” U.S. Attorney General Merri…
Fentanyl crisis: US takes action against Chinese drug imports
The Biden administration announced a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies blamed for importing the chemicals used to make fentanyl. This is the latest effort in the fight against the deadliest overdose crisis in U.S. history.
US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers
The Biden administration has announced indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives involved in fentanyl trafficking. Eight Chinese companies have been charged with advertising, manufacturing, and distributing precursor chemicals for synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Additionally, the Justice Department has indicted 12 executives for their alleged roles in drug trafficking. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 28…
Tens of thousands die of an overdose every year in the USA. The drug crisis is highly political — the authorities are now taking legal action against fentanyl manufacturers from China. Sanctions should also help.
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