Mexican Military Seizes Record Amount of Fentanyl Pills in North

SOURCE www.npr.org
Mexican military and police seize over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, the largest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's history. The raids followed a sharp drop in fentanyl seizures earlier this year and pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to crack down on drug trafficking across the border.

Key Points

  • Largest catch of fentanyl in Mexico's history
  • Pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may have influenced the timing of the raids
  • Fentanyl production facilities need to be dismantled to address the issue at its root

Pros

  • Significant seizure of fentanyl pills in Mexico
  • Potential disruption of drug trafficking operations

Cons

  • Possible political motivations behind the timing of the raids
  • Concerns about continued fentanyl production if labs are not dismantled