{"id":2069375,"date":"2023-10-16T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T21:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-mexican-drug-cartel-claims-its-banning-production-of-fentanyl-experts-are-skeptical\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:52:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T21:52:04","slug":"major-mexican-drug-cartel-claims-its-banning-production-of-fentanyl-experts-are-skeptical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-mexican-drug-cartel-claims-its-banning-production-of-fentanyl-experts-are-skeptical\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican cartel bans fentanyl production, doubts arise."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmajor-mexican-drug-cartel-claims-its-banning-production-of-fentanyl-experts-are-skeptical%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069375&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Powerful Drug Cartel Bans Production and Sale of Fentanyl Amid Political Pressure<\/h2>\n<p>Reports suggest that the \u200cnotorious Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for a significant portion\u200c of fentanyl entering the United States, has recently prohibited the production and trafficking of the illicit \u200bdrug. This\u2064 decision comes as the\u200b cartel faces mounting pressure from U.S. law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The Wall \u2063Street Journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/americas\/mexican-sinaloa-cartels-message-to-members-stop-making-fentanyl-or-die-b96d3e09\">reported<\/a> that the order \u2064was issued by the sons of Joaqu\u00edn \u201cEl Chapo\u201d Guzm\u00e1n, the former head of the Sinaloa Cartel, who is currently imprisoned\u2062 in Colorado. The cartel hopes to evade scrutiny from U.S. authorities, as fentanyl-related deaths have surged \u200din recent years.<\/p>\n<p>While some view this move as a mere public relations campaign,\u2064 with doubts about the cartel&#8217;s commitment to \u2062cease\u200b fentanyl production, the \u2064Biden administration\u200d is pressuring the Mexican government to take stronger action against\u200b the Sinaloa\u200b Cartel \u200cand dismantle its operations.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u200d cartel operatives\u2063 interviewed by the Journal, the organization has resorted\u2064 to extreme measures to enforce the ban. Banners have been displayed throughout Sinaloa, Tijuana, and Sonora, warning members\u2064 involved in fentanyl production of fatal consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Some cartel \u2063members have chosen to quit due to difficulties in obtaining precursor chemicals or witnessing the violent deaths of their colleagues, with fentanyl \u2062pills scattered around the crime scenes. However, the ban&#8217;s impact on the\u2062 drug supply in the United States is\u200c expected to be minimal,\u2063 as the cartel may compensate by increasing exports of cocaine, meth, and heroin.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these\u200c developments, it will likely take months before a noticeable\u2063 reduction in fentanyl availability is observed on American\u200b streets. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/austin-says-hes-had-no-contact-with-chinese-counterpart\/\" title=\"Austin denies contact with Chinese counterpart.\">situation remains tense<\/a>, with reports of kidnappings and disappearances of individuals associated with fentanyl production, suggesting fear and reluctance to report\u200c these incidents to authorities.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has political pressure influenced the Sinaloa Cartel&#8217;s decision to ban fentanyl?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sponsible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-unseals-indictment-against-head-of-gulf-cartel\/\" title=\"U.S. Unseals Indictment Against Head of Gulf Cartel\">smuggling large quantities<\/a> of illegal drugs into the United States, has recently taken the\u2062 unprecedented step of banning the production and sale of \u2062fentanyl, a highly potent and deadly synthetic opioid. This surprising move comes amid increasing political pressure\u2062 and\u2063 mounting public concern over the devastating effects of the drug.<\/p>\n<p>Fentanyl has gained notoriety in recent years due to \u200bits\u2063 involvement in an alarming number of overdose deaths across the globe. Originating in pharmaceutical laboratories as \u200ba\u200d prescription painkiller, it has \u2064found its way into the illicit drug market, leading to a \u200dsignificant increase in addiction \u200drates \u2062and fatalities. Experts estimate that fentanyl is up to 100 \u200dtimes stronger than morphine, making it \u2063an extremely dangerous \u200dsubstance to abuse.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062Sinaloa \u200cCartel has long been known for \u2062its ruthless and violent tactics,\u200c capitalizing on the\u200b demand \u2063for illegal drugs in the United States. With their extensive network and\u2062 resources, they have been able to smuggle vast quantities of narcotics, including \u2063cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines, across\u2063 the border. However, their decision to ban fentanyl\u200d seems to be driven by a combination of factors.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, political pressure has intensified in recent years to address the growing opioid crisis in \u200bthe United States. The devastating impact of fentanyl on communities and \u200cfamilies has \u2063spurred a national outcry for action. Law enforcement agencies,\u200b politicians, and advocacy groups have all become increasingly vocal about the urgent need to curb the availability of this deadly \u2064substance. The Sinaloa Cartel,\u2064 notorious for its\u2062 role in fueling\u200c drug addiction \u2064and violence, inevitably became a target \u200bof these campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the economic viability of fentanyl may have played a role in the cartel&#8217;s decision. The drug&#8217;s potency, ease of production, and low cost\u200d have made it an\u200c attractive option for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-mexican-drug-cartel-claims-its-banning-production-of-fentanyl-experts-are-skeptical\/\" title=\"Mexican cartel bans fentanyl production, doubts arise.\">drug traffickers seeking maximum profits<\/a>.\u2062 However, the\u2064 significant crackdown on fentanyl production and distribution has led to increased law enforcement efforts and stricter border controls. \u2064This \u200bmay have diminished the cartel&#8217;s ability to smuggle fentanyl, making it less lucrative and riskier to continue its production.<\/p>\n<p>The ban on fentanyl by\u2064 the Sinaloa Cartel is undoubtedly a significant development in the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis. It demonstrates the extent to which political pressure and\u2064 public awareness can influence even the most\u2064 notorious criminal organizations. However, it is crucial to remain cautious and vigilant as the cartel&#8217;s decision may not entirely \u2064eliminate the availability of\u2064 fentanyl in the illicit drug market.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies and governments must continue their efforts in dismantling drug cartels,\u200c interdicting \u200ddrug shipments, and offering effective rehabilitation\u2064 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jen-psaki-says-crack-pipe-plans-are-false-smoking-kits-contain-alcohol-swabs-lip-balm-other-materials\/\" title=\"Jen Psaki Says Crack Pipe Plans Are False, Smoking Kits Contain \u2018Alcohol Swabs, Lip Balm, Other Materials\u2019\">harm reduction programs<\/a>. Additionally, international cooperation and coordination\u200c are crucial to address the transnational nature of the illicit drug\u2064 trade and the complex web\u2063 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-punishes-chinese-companies-and-executives-for-poisoning-the-american-people-with-fentanyl\/\" title=\"US penalizes Chinese firms, execs for 'Fentanyl poisoning' of Americans.\">criminal networks involved<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While the Sinaloa Cartel&#8217;s ban may \u2062serve as a\u2063 symbolic victory, it is essential to realize that the fight against fentanyl and other illicit drugs is far from over. Continued \u2062efforts are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of communities affected by addiction, to prevent further loss of lives,\u200b and to create a lasting impact on the illegal drug trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sinaloa Cartel, a dominant drug cartel linked to the majority of fentanyl entering the US, has allegedly halted the production and trade of this illicit substance due to mounting political pressure. According to interviews conducted by The Wall Street Journal, cartel members confirmed the prohibition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2069376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2069375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2069375"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069375\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2069376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2069375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2069375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2069375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}