Justice Department touts fentanyl interdiction efforts

The Justice Department on Wednesday touted the United States' fentanyl interdiction efforts, which the agency calls for "breaking apart every link in the global fentanyl supply chain – from China to Mexico to the United States."

"Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, and the Justice Department will not rest until every single cartel leader, member, and associate responsible for poisoning our communities is held accountable," said Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

This year alone, the Drug Enforcement Administration has "seized over 30 million fentanyl pills and over 4,100 pounds of fentanyl powder, which represents over 208 million deadly doses."

The DEA also "arrested over 2,100 individuals [on] fentanyl related charges."

The DOJ reports that since 2021, it has "extradited over 50 cartel members" and "charged a dozen Chinese chemical companies and two dozen of their executives for shipping fentanyl precursor chemicals into Mexico and the United States."