U.S. Indicts Chinese Company for Fentanyl and Xylazine Precursor Distribution; $3 Million Worth of Chemicals Air-Shipped to New Jersey for $3,600

Nov 16, 2024, 05:18 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of a Chinese chemical company, its director, and three senior employees for allegedly manufacturing and distributing precursors for fentanyl and xylazine. The indictment follows claims that the company spent approximately a decade distributing chemicals used to produce these lethal drugs. Additionally, reports surfaced indicating that a major news organization was able to purchase chemicals necessary for producing $3 million worth of fentanyl for only $3,600, with the ingredients air-shipped from China to New Jersey. This situation raises concerns about the ease of access to these dangerous substances and the implications for drug enforcement efforts in the U.S.