The trafficking of fentanyl from Mexico to the United States has decreased since the beginning of President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. According to recent data, seizures of the synthetic drug have dropped by up to 70 percent.
Donald Trump had threatened Mexico at the start of his term to intensify border controls and reduce the flow of fentanyl, warning of a 25 percent tariff otherwise. Currently, there has been a 97 percent reduction in illegal crossings and about 9 thousand kilos in fentanyl seizures compared to three months ago.
In addition to fentanyl, it is estimated that the trafficking of methamphetamines and heroin has also decreased by 45 percent. The joint efforts between Mexico and the United States continue to contain fentanyl trafficking.
In a recent statement, the National Defense Secretariat of Mexico reported that Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, the head of Defense, held a video call with Gregory M. Guillot, the commander of the United States Northern Command, where the efforts of both nations in reducing illegal crossings and securing illicit drugs were acknowledged.
Meanwhile, in Canada, Kingston police found doses of fentanyl inside a roasted chicken during an investigation related to threats against hotel staff. After detaining a man in the hotel room for refusing to leave, weapons and other drugs were also discovered in the roasted chicken.
In total, 46.1 grams of fentanyl, 10.8 grams of cocaine, and 25.2 grams of crystal meth were seized in that joint operation.
