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202343 minPGcurrent-affairs

Drug Trafficking Organized Crime

Undercover in Mexico: How Chinese Gangs are Transforming the Fentanyl Trade

202343 minPGcurrent-affairs

VICE News reveals how Chinese gangs are transforming the fentanyl trade in Mexico.

Drug Trafficking Organized Crime

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Channel: VICE News

Undercover in Mexico: How Chinese Gangs are Transforming the Fentanyl Trade

2023• 43 minPG

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VICE News reveals how Chinese gangs are transforming the fentanyl trade in Mexico.

Synopsis

VICE News goes undercover in Mexico to infiltrate a network of Chinese gangsters involved in laundering drug proceeds for local cartels. This new alliance significantly boosts profits for triads and cartels, complicating efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis. The documentary highlights the intricate connections between Chinese gangs and Mexican drug trafficking organizations, showcasing how this partnership exacerbates the ongoing drug epidemic. By revealing these operations, VICE News aims to inform viewers about the challenges faced in addressing the fentanyl crisis and the role of international crime in this issue. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting accessible to millions by supporting their work.

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