(Washington Composite Electric) The U.S. Treasury Department included 14 individuals and 14 entities in China and Canada on the grounds of allegedly participating in large -scale production and sales of fentanyl.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Tuesday (October 3) announced sanctions on 28 individuals and entities participating in the international diffusion of illegal drugs, including a large drug production network in China, and two physical and one individual in Canada.
The Ministry of Finance said that China's network is responsible for manufacturing a large number of Fentanyl and other drugs. It is the "supply source" of many US drug dealers and Mexican criminal organizations.
The Ministry of Finance frozen the assets held by these sanctions objects and prohibit Americans from trading with these entities and individuals. At the same time, they will also trace their families and friends who may benefit from the distribution of Fenne drugs.
On the same day, the US Department of Justice also accused the eight Chinese companies and 12 employees, saying that it was suspected of producing Finaster, methamphetamine, distributing synthetic opioids, and pre -sales chemicals.The Minister of Justice Galan said that the official has not arrested anyone, and the Chinese government has not cooperated to conduct investigations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China told AFP: "We resolutely oppose the sanctions and prosecutions of the United States on Chinese entities and individuals, and seriously violate the legitimate rights and interests of relevant enterprises and individuals.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, condemned the above actions of the United States. He emphasized that the Chinese government stood firm on the problem of anti -drug, but the United States regards China as a "scapegoat" and "seriously erodes the foundation of Sino -US anti -drug cooperation".Essence
Fentney is a powerful opioid drug that leads to excessive drug use of tens of thousands of Americans each year.U.S. officials believe that China plays a key role in preventing fentanyl from the work of preventing fentanyl from flowing into the United States, but the cooperation between the two countries is still in a deadlock in the case of cracking down on fans.
