Blinken urges stronger global efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis

The video discusses global efforts to combat illicit drugs, focusing on fentanyl. Representatives from over 80 countries are meeting in Vienna under the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs. The US claims most fentanyl components come from China, which China denies. However, an agreement between the US and China aims to tackle trafficking at its source. The UN seeks to add certain fentanyl ingredients to a prohibited list and urges countries to enhance law enforcement and healthcare resources. The CDC reports 100,000 annual US drug overdose deaths, mainly from fentanyl, highlighting the urgency of the Vienna gathering.

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