The United States has enacted significant sanctions against a global drug supply network connected to India, particularly targeting individuals accused of providing precursor chemicals for synthetic opioids. The US Treasury Department named Gujarat-based operators Satishkumar Hareshbhai Sutaria and Yuktakumari Ashishkumar Modi for facilitating shipments of fentanyl precursors, often mislabelled as 'safe chemicals', to Mexico and Guatemala. This action is part of a broader crackdown on the Sinaloa Cartel, which has been responsible for trafficking synthetic opioids into the United States. The sanctions affect 23 individuals and entities, highlighting India's dual role as both a source of precursor chemicals and an enforcement partner in combating the illicit trade. Indian authorities arrested Sutaria and Modi in March 2025, marking a significant collaboration between US and Indian law enforcement agencies. The US Embassy in India praised this partnership, emphasizing its importance in dismantling the criminal network supplying drugs to US streets.