Skip to Content

US government says it plans to go after legal goods tied to illegal fentanyl trade in new strategy

By JULIE WATSON
Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a new government-wide strategy that will target not only fentanyl but precursor materials used to make the synthetic opioid. Acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Troy Miller said Thursday in a statement that his agency will work with the postal service, shipping companies and others to thwart the supply chain used by traffickers. The pilot project will be launched in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. It is the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat the deadliest overdose crisis in U.S. history.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content