US takes action against Chinese companies, people tied to fentanyl

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WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday (Oct 3) announced actions against Chinese companies and people as the Biden administration seeks to target the trafficking of the deadly drug fentanyl, unsealing indictments and imposing sanctions on dozens of targets. 'We are here today to deliver a message on beha

A man living on the streets displays what he says is the synthetic drug fentanyl at the Tenderloin section of San Francisco, California, on Feb 27, 2020. WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday announced actions against Chinese companies and people as the Biden administration seeks to target the trafficking of the deadly drug fentanyl, unsealing indictments and imposing sanctions on dozens of targets.

"We know that this global fentanyl supply chain, which ends with the deaths of Americans, often starts with chemical companies in China." The move marks the latest Chinese targets hit with sanctions by Washington in a fentanyl-related action, as the Biden administration seeks to stem imports of the drug.

 

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