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The Deadly Fentanyl Trade: Unraveling China's Role in the Epidemic

The Deadly Fentanyl Trade: Unraveling China's Role in the Epidemic

China's involvement in the fentanyl trade is not a mere coincidence; it's a strategic economic maneuver with devastating consequences.

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Apr 17, 2024
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In the grim landscape of the opioid crisis, one villain looms large: fentanyl. A synthetic opioid, fentanyl has surged in popularity among drug traffickers due to its potency and profitability. However, behind this lethal epidemic lies a web of connections tracing back to China, where the manufacturing and export of illicit fentanyl thrive under a shrou…

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