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Remarks by Deputy Secretary Adeyemo at a Press Conference Announcing New Treasury Action Against Fentanyl Supply Chain
Good afternoon. It’s great to be back at the Department of Justice representing Secretary Yellen and the Treasury as we announce another important action in the fight against the global illicit drug trade. Working so closely with the team here has made our actions more effective at disrupting the supply of the deadly drugs that kill so many Americans each year. Today, Treasury is imposing major new sanctions against 28 individuals and entities involved in the illicit drug trade that traffics deadly substances like fentanyl and xylazine into the United States. Effective immediately, these individuals and entities, ... (full story)