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Record 1,300 Barrels of Meth Chemicals Seized from China

9/4/2025

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Federal officials seized a record 1,300 barrels of precursor chemicals for methamphetamine from China, intended for the Sinaloa Cartel.
The operation recovered 363,000 pounds of benzyl alcohol and 334,000 pounds of N-Methylformamide, valued at $569 million.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro noted the operation's significant impact on drug trafficking organizations.
The seizure reflects ongoing U.S. pressure on China regarding its role in the fentanyl crisis.
The Treasury Department sanctioned Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical Co., Ltd. for exporting illicit drugs.

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Federal officials seized a record 1,300 barrels of precursor chemicals for methamphetamine from China, intended for the Sinaloa Cartel.
The operation recovered 363,000 pounds of benzyl alcohol and 334,000 pounds of N-Methylformamide, valued at $569 million.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro noted the operation's significant impact on drug trafficking organizations.
The seizure reflects ongoing U.S. pressure on China regarding its role in the fentanyl crisis.
The Treasury Department sanctioned Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical Co., Ltd. for exporting illicit drugs.