# The Fentanyl King Who Escaped Justice | Global News

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-07-13T00:34:48+00:00
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A Chinese national turned drug kingpin, Zhang Zhidong—aka “Brother Wang”—is accused of orchestrating a global fentanyl trafficking empire, shipping deadly chemicals from China to Mexico for cartels. Once a Peking University grad with a Spanish degree who landed in Mexico mining, he pivoted to money laundering and then deep into the drug trade, leveraging his charm and networks to build a massive, dangerous supply chain. His arrest in 2024 and dramatic escape to Cuba and Russia didn’t stop the operation—cartels quickly adapted, and fentanyl purity dipped, proving how resilient these networks are. Even with a top player gone, the pipeline keeps flowing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef100baf03974769

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