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Chinese National's Fentanyl Scheme: Federal prosecutors allege that Minsu “Fernando” Fang, a Chinese national, supplied Mexican cartels with large quantities of fentanyl precursors by shipping chemicals from China to the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Criminal Indictment and Investigation: Fang, who has been in federal custody since June 19, faces a four-count criminal indictment for conspiracy to import and ship controlled substances. The investigation began in August 2023 when federal agents intercepted mislabeled chemical shipments in New York.
Smuggling Operations and Risks: Court documents reveal that Fang coordinated hundreds of shipments from China, bypassing inspection measures by mislabeling and undervaluing them. Messages uncovered during the investigation show Fang's fear for his life due to angry cartel clients over seized shipments.
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Federal prosecutors in Texas have unveiled a major case involving a Chinese national who allegedly supplied Mexican cartels with large quantities of fentanyl precursors. The accused, Minsu “Fernando” Fang, is said to have orchestrated a scheme where chemicals were shipped from China to the U.S. and then smuggled into Mexico for fentanyl production by drug cartels.
Minsu Fang, 48, recently appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga in Laredo, Texas. The judge informed Fang of a four-count criminal indictment against him. The charges include conspiracy to import and ship controlled substances used in fentanyl manufacturing. Fang has been in federal custody since his arrest in New York on June 19, related to this case.
The investigation into Fang began in August 2023, when federal agents intercepted ten boxes of chemicals in New York. These boxes, mislabeled to appear as if they came from California, were actually shipped from China and destined for Texas. Authorities discovered that Fang planned to send these chemicals to Laredo and then smuggle them into Mexico for the cartels.
Court documents reveal that federal agents tracked hundreds of shipments from China, coordinated by Fang. He allegedly bypassed inspection measures by mislabeling the shipments and undervaluing them at less than $800. Messages between Fang and his associates uncovered during the investigation showed him coordinating these shipments. In some messages, Fang expressed concern for his safety, as his clients in Mexico were reportedly angry over seized shipments.
Original Story by Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby, Breitbart
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