Eastern China Police Dismantle Drug Trafficking Ring Allegedly Led by Retired Professor
Police in eastern China recently dismantled a cross-border drug-trafficking gang that reportedly involved a retired chemistry professor and a master's degree holder in the production of narcotics. The case gained significant attention online, with social media users comparing it to the American series "Breaking Bad."
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According to the South China Morning Post, law enforcement in eastern China recently dismantled a cross-border drug-trafficking organization that allegedly included a retired chemistry professor and an individual holding a master's degree in the manufacturing of narcotics.
The incident became a widely discussed topic on Chinese social media, where users referred to it as "China's Breaking Bad," referencing the American crime drama that ran from 2008 to 2013. That series is considered by many to be one of the finest television programs ever made, and in China, all five seasons achieved ratings exceeding 9 out of 10 on the nation's most recognized rating platform.
Police in Shandong province observed unusual procurement of substantial amounts of six chemicals, which are essential components in etomidate, during a routine inspection of a pharmaceutical technology company in 2024. The retired academic reportedly orchestrated the drug operation, designing the process and utilizing personal contacts to secure illicit laboratory space across five different cities in China.
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