American Embassy rescinds and denies visas for company leaders implicated in fentanyl smuggling operations
The US Embassy in New Delhi has taken a significant step in combating the illicit drug trade, particularly the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. The embassy has revoked and denied visas to Indian business executives involved in trafficking fentanyl precursors.
These actions are based on sections 221(i), 212(a)(2)(C), and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The embassy has chosen not to disclose specific company names and individual identities for privacy reasons.
The Trump Administration has prioritized stopping fentanyl flow into the USA, and the US Embassy's actions underscore this commitment. The embassy's actions are part of ongoing efforts to keep US citizens safe from illicit drugs.
The US and India are emphasizing joint efforts to keep citizens safe from illicit drugs. The US Embassy in New Delhi continues to work on combating illicit drug trafficking, and the US appreciates India's cooperation in addressing the transnational threat posed by fentanyl trafficking.
The US Embassy's actions are not limited to the past. The embassy is further flagging executives connected with companies known to have trafficked fentanyl precursors for heightened scrutiny if and when they apply for US visas in the future.
Charge d'affaires Jorgan Andrews affirmed the US Embassy's commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The statement from the US Embassy in New Delhi emphasizes a safer, healthier, and stronger future for both countries.
The US has issued Executive Orders to secure borders and combat drug trafficking. Consequences for individuals and their families involved in the illegal production and trafficking of drugs to the United States will include being denied access to the USA.
These actions make individuals and their families potentially ineligible for US travel. There is no publicly available information specifying the names of the affected managing directors and their family members whose visas were revoked or denied by the US Embassy in India due to suspicions of distributing fentanyl precursors.
The US-India cooperation on shared challenges, such as illicit drugs, is ongoing. The US Embassy in New Delhi's actions are part of the ongoing efforts to keep US citizens safe from illicit drugs. The embassy remains steadfast in its commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking, and these actions will continue.
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