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Russia's New Ukraine Offensive, New Tariffs On China, Fentanyl Smuggling Increases

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Fentanyl Flow: A Rising Threat

This chapter examines the increasing smuggling of fentanyl from criminal gangs in China and Mexico into the U.S., revealing that despite heightened border security measures, the drug's flow continues to escalate. It highlights the sophisticated methods employed by these gangs and the resulting surge in fentanyl-related overdose deaths across the nation.

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