Readout of President Joe Biden’s Briefing on Ongoing Work to Combat Illicit Fentanyl | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilGender Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilNational Space CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of the National Cyber DirectorOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeClimate Policy OfficePresidential Personnel OfficePrioritiesBriefing RoomThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentGet InvolvedShow submenu for “Get Involved””Write or Call The White HouseJoin UsWhite House FellowsWhite House Internship ProgramThe RecordDisclosuresEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchJuly 31, 2024 Readout of President Joe Biden’s Briefing on Ongoing Work to Combat Illicit Fentanyl Home Briefing Room Statements and Releases Today, President Biden received a briefing on his Administration’s ongoing work to crack down on the deadly scourge of illicit fentanyl and other illicit drugs. The President and his team discussed the successes to date: more seizures of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic opioids in the last two years than the previous five combined; the arrest and prosecution of dozens of high-level drug traffickers, cartel leaders, and money launderers; the sanctioning of over 300 entities and individuals involved in the global illicit drug trade; and the forging of historic counternarcotics cooperation with China and Mexico, and with more than 150 countries via the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats. These efforts have led to the first decline in fentanyl overdose deaths in the homeland in five years.The President and his team also discussed the significance of his new National Security Memorandum, in which the President directed his administration to do even more to work across Departments and Agencies to disrupt drug networks and increase the number of illicit drug seizures. The President also directed his team to continue to do everything possible – including working closely with Congress – to shut down the supply chain for illicit fentanyl and save American lives.President Biden was briefed by Attorney General Garland, Secretary Mayorkas, Director of National Intelligence Haines, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff Zients, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Reed, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Quillian, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor Sherwood-Randall, and Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Daskal.### Stay ConnectedSign UpEmail Address* RequiredZIP CodePlease leave blank.We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. ShareShare this page on FacebookShare this page on Xhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/31/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-briefing-on-ongoing-work-to-combat-illicit-fentanyl/?utm_source=link HomeThe AdministrationExecutive OfficesPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomThe White HouseDisclosuresGet InvolvedEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 WH.gov Scroll to Top Scroll to Top Top
