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The People Smuggling Fentanyl Across The Border From Mexico May Not Be Who You Think

The People Smuggling Fentanyl Across The Border From Mexico May Not Be Who You Think

FromConsider This from NPR


The People Smuggling Fentanyl Across The Border From Mexico May Not Be Who You Think

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The number of overdoses from fentanyl continues to soar, as do concerns from those in Washington. Immigration authorities say illicit fentanyl is flowing into the U.S. from Mexico through official ports of entry.Not everyone believes that's the full story.NPR's Joel Rose traveled to the border to find out what's really happening.Fentanyl is largely smuggled by U.S. citizens and other authorized border crossers. We hear the story of one of the smugglers. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.