New Taipei Police Seize Enough "Zombie Smoke" Pill Ingredients for 480,000 Doses
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- New Taipei police arrested 68 drug dealers and apprehended 130 drug drivers in a three-day operation.
- The seized raw materials could produce 480,000 "zombie smoke" pills, with a market value exceeding 100 million yuan.
- The operation targeted the proliferation of drug use and "zombie smoke" pills.
New Taipei City police have launched a major crackdown on drug trafficking and use, arresting 68 drug dealers and 130 individuals for driving under the influence in just three days. This intensive operation is part of a nationwide effort to disrupt drug supply chains.
A significant bust by the Criminal Investigation Detachment's Second Team, in collaboration with SWAT units, led to the seizure of raw materials capable of producing an estimated 480,000 "zombie smoke" pills. The illicit substances have an estimated street value exceeding 100 million New Taiwan dollars (approximately $3.1 million USD).
The operation specifically targets the growing problem of "zombie smoke" pills, a dangerous synthetic drug that has been increasingly prevalent. Police efforts aim to dismantle drug networks and curb the spread of these harmful substances, which have been linked to erratic and dangerous behavior.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.