India's role in illicit synthetic drug trade draws closer scrutiny

Reports shed light on how cartels rely on supplies from across Asia

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Plastic bags of fentanyl are displayed by U.S. Customs at Chicago's O'Hare airport in 2017. © Reuters

RUPERT STONE, Contributing writer

ISTANBUL -- India is coming under the spotlight as a supplier of chemicals for illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine, although China is still believed to be the top source.

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