Very recently, the White House has announced a plan to increase sanctions on drug traffickers with hopes of disrupting the movement of fentanyl to tackle the rising issue of illegal drugs entering the United States. The administration aims to target the financial activities of drug traffickers, ultimately making it difficult for them to operate and cutting off their supply chains.

Their plan is to collaborate with international partners to combat money laundering related to drug trafficking. The administration also wants to strengthen federal law enforcement coordination at the southern border and form partnerships with the private sector to stop the production and distribution of illegal substances. This doesn’t just apply to fentanyl but other high-class drugs finding their way into the country.