COLUMBUS (12-13-23) —State Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Angie King (R-Celina) today introduced a resolution that condemns the People’s Republic of China for its role in the global drug trade.

Klopfenstein said

“While we doubt that this resolution will result in Xi Jinping or the Los Zheng cartel losing sleep, it is crucial to shed light on the daily dangers faced by Ohioans. Our aim is for Ohio to serve as a model for other states in addressing this pressing issue.”

King said –

“Unfortunately, Ohio has consistently ranked among the top 10 states for fentanyl overdose fatalities with over four thousand reported in 2020 alone—a 32% increase from 2019. Regrettably, this number continues to rise each year with over 90 percent of illicit fentanyl originating from China.”

The proposed legislation awaits a bill number and committee assignment.

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For more information, contact Representative Klopfensteins’ office at rep82@ohiohouse.gov.