Part 5/7:
Ongoing Investigations and International Implications
While the chemicals have been seized, authorities confirmed that the investigation remains active. They are pursuing leads that could result in arrests and further disruption of drug trafficking channels involving China, Mexico, and beyond.
In an additional measure, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that it would impose sanctions on a Chinese chemical company suspected of manufacturing illicit opioids. This move underscores the U.S. government’s dual strategy: targeting the supply chain at multiple levels and bringing international pressure on foreign entities facilitating drug production and trafficking.