Following an ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark investigation, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned eight Mexican individuals and 12 Mexico-based companies affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel’s Los Chapitos faction on October 6. A primary target was Sumilab, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican chemical company identified for providing and shipping precursor chemicals to Sinaloa Cartel members and associates. The enforcement action is aimed at dismantling the cartel’s capacity to traffic fentanyl into the United States.

Read more: ICE Investigation Results in Treasury Sanctions on Mexican Business Tied to Sinaloa Cartel