EU intercepts Sinaloa cartel leader's phone, uncovers fentanyl route via China, Taiwan, Alaska

European authorities intercepted communications of 'El Flaco', a Sinaloa Cartel leader, revealing a fentanyl precursor trafficking route connecting China and Taiwan to Mexico via Anchorage, Alaska. The claim is based on a single media report; details on the EU's role and corroboration are unclear. This exposes a transnational supply chain for fentanyl, with implications for drug enforcement and trade security.