DOJ’s Efforts Against Fentanyl During Bondy’s First 100 Days
The Justice Department has reached significant milestones regarding fentanyl since Attorney General Pam Bondy took office, marking her 100-day milestone with a focus on addressing the ongoing crisis.
Since taking on the role of AG, Bondy has led efforts against cartel activities, targeting fentanyl trafficking and working to dismantle these drug networks. The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reported that they’ve seized over 3,400 pounds of fentanyl powder and 25 million fentanyl-laced pills just in 2025. This can be tracked through an official online resource.
“Fentanyl is a lethal substance. The criminal organizations responsible for its infiltration into our communities are akin to foreign terrorist groups,” she noted. “The scale of attacks—from street violence to serious terrorism charges—is alarming.”
This past Tuesday, the DOJ leveled charges against two leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, citing their involvement in narcoterrorism and terrorism connected to large-scale trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. They seized 1,500 kilograms of fentanyl, which is reported to be the largest single fentanyl seizure ever made, during a raid targeting these cartel leaders.
Just days prior to Bondy’s 100-day mark, the DOJ and DEA announced a record fentanyl seizure that included over 400 kilograms of the drug, marking the largest bust in DEA history.
Studies indicate that under the Biden administration, the fentanyl crisis has had devastating effects, particularly on infants exposed during pregnancy or upon birth. In 2021, over 100,000 deaths from drug overdoses were recorded, with fentanyl to blame for a significant portion of these tragic outcomes.
A month after President Trump’s second term began, the DEA broke apart the Sinaloa cartel’s drug distribution network, resulting in the capture of six human traffickers and the confiscation of significant quantities of various drugs.
Most recently, the DOJ secured indictments against the Chinese company Capsulcn International Co. Ltd. and three Chinese nationals for illegally importing pill-manufacturing materials.
“A request for charges against high-ranking fentanyl distributors is a game changer. It will help the DOJ dismantle these networks more effectively,” an official stated regarding Bondy’s early efforts. “This initiative is about instilling fear in those profiting from the devastation of American lives. There won’t be mere slaps on the wrist.”
