US Seizes Record 700,000 Pounds Meth Chemicals From China Bound Mexico

The United States recently seized over 700,000 pounds of methamphetamine precursor chemicals shipped from China to the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico, marking the largest such seizure in US history. These chemicals, valued at approximately $569 million, were intercepted on the high seas and brought to the Port of Houston with assistance from foreign law enforcement partners. US officials, including Attorney Jeanine Pirro and ICE's Todd Lyons, highlighted that these shipments are part of an ongoing flow of synthetic drug materials from China, which the Trump administration views as a form of undeclared war against America. This seizure follows intensified US actions, including a military strike authorized by President Trump against drug-smuggling operations, signaling a major escalation in efforts to combat cartel activities. The seizure also underscores challenges in US foreign policy, as a federal appeals court recently limited President Trump's powers to impose tariffs that might curb such chemical exports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the commitment to increased strikes on cartels while respecting Mexican sovereignty.