Chinese drug trafficking networks and synthetic substances

Chinese criminal organizations are distributing fentanyl and other potent substances through diverse channels including cryptocurrency fraud, street-level dealers, and vape products containing novel nicotine analogs. Law enforcement agencies across Asia have initiated operations to dismantle these networks and arrest key operators.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 14 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.