VOICED : America's endless battle against lethal drug fentanyl

The video discusses the role of airports in the opioid crisis, focusing on fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. It highlights the challenges border agents face in detecting fentanyl in mail due to its small quantities. The video traces fentanyl's history, its impact on users, and its illegal production, primarily in China and Mexico. Efforts to combat the crisis include reducing opioid prescriptions and regulating fentanyl. The video also mentions the economic incentives for traffickers and the measures taken to curb the flow of illegal fentanyl into the US.

What is one of the main challenges border agents face when intercepting fentanyl?

• Fentanyl is often hidden in large shipments.

• Fentanyl is easily detectable with standard equipment.

• Fentanyl can be smuggled in very small quantities.

• Fentanyl is usually transported in liquid form.

Why has fentanyl become attractive to drug dealers?

• It is more expensive than heroin.

• It is legal in most countries.

• It is faster to produce and cheaper than heroin.

• It is less potent than other opioids.

What was a significant factor in the spread of opioid addiction in the late 90s?

• Increased production of heroin in Mexico.

• Over prescription of opioid pain medication.

• Legalization of fentanyl in the US.

• Introduction of new drug trafficking routes.

Where did the first illegal fentanyl in the US originate from?

• India

• Colombia

• China

• Mexico

What is one strategy traffickers use to smuggle fentanyl into the US?

• They use a single large shipment to minimize detection.

• They spread the risk by using multiple vehicles.

• They only use air transport to avoid detection.

• They disguise it as legal pharmaceuticals.