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Chinese National Charged in Largest U.S. Fentanyl Precursor Bust

Minsu Fang faces life imprisonment for importing over 2,000 kilograms of chemicals to produce fentanyl.

Overview

  • Fang allegedly shipped approximately 100 batches of fentanyl precursors from China to the U.S. and Mexico.
  • The chemicals were declared with minimal values to avoid detailed inspections.
  • Authorities describe the case as a major disruption to the global fentanyl supply chain.
  • The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to distribute and import controlled substances.
  • Fang's operations are linked to preventing millions of potentially fatal fentanyl doses.