China Cracks Down on Fentanyl Precursors

0:00From Sydney, this is your March 19th update. China has started a major crackdown on chemicals used to make fentanyl arresting seven people and closing more than 200 websites linked to. The trade. As one of the world's top producers of these precursor chemicals, China has faced years of pressure from the United States to step up enforcement against sellers and makers. This news comes just days after President Donald Trump delayed his trip to Beijing amid ongoing tensions over the opioid crisis. Police in Hu Bay Province investigated 22 cases last February, penalized four companies and took coercive measures against 12 others, targeting the full supply chain from production to export. At a recent United Nations drug meeting, U.S. officials accused China of weak controls that fuel cartels while China rejected the claims as untrue. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.