Nah..China is the world's largest processing plant, that fent gets off the docks ready for use.
Mexico is a lucky small player with access to a large border.
China uses official cargo ships that aren't searched.
When I say there are no laws against the production of fentanyl in China I mean there are no laws.
1. Fentanyl gets made in labs over in China. Chemists there take basic chemicals and turn them into this strong white powder. These labs can be fancy or just thrown together in hidden spots.
2. Once it's ready, they pack it up and ship it out. It's hidden in everyday stuff like toys, electronics, or bulk chemicals. They use cargo ships, planes, and mail services to sneak it past the authorities.
3. A lot of it ends up in Mexico. Big cartels take over here. They’ve got the connections and muscle to handle big loads. The Fentanyl is mixed with other stuff to make more money and then repackaged.
4. Cartels smuggle it across the US/Mexico border. They use tunnels, hidden car compartments, or human mules.
5. Once it's in the U.S., it goes to local gangs and dealers. They break it down into smaller amounts, mix it again, and spread it across cities. This is where it hits the streets sold as powder, mixed into heroin, or made into fake prescription pills.
6. Dealers sell it on the streets. The buyers often don't know how strong it is or where it came from.
7. There are laws but it requires government approval.