Legislation to Fight New York’s Fentanyl Crisis Announced | Overdosed in the Mohawk Valley [Video]

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the passage of the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act.

The law aims to grant the U.S. government the power to focus on the origins and suppliers accountable for introducing harmful substances into the nation.

Fentanyl’s strength presents a significant danger as it can be easily hidden when mixed with other drugs, avoiding detection.

The fentanyl crisis in New York has prompted Gillibrand to talk with affected families and law enforcement agencies throughout the state, including in Utica.

According to Gillibrand’s office, the majority of illegal fentanyl entering the U.S. comes from Chinese precursor chemicals and is processed in Mexico.

This legislation will help combat the cartels responsible for the influx of these substances and to target people involved in the making and distributing materials.

The legislation enhances sanctions enforcement and equips the Treasury Department with tools to address …