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SAT · 2026-10-10 · 02:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1010-117783
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NSR-2026-1010-117783News Report·EN·Human Interest

Chinese police crack real-life ‘Breaking Bad’ drug lab, arresting ex-chemistry professor

Chinese police in the eastern region have dismantled a cross-border drug-trafficking gang. The operation led to arrests, including a retired chemistry professor and an individual with a master's degree, who were allegedly involved in the production of narcotics.

Fran LuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-10 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Chinese police crack real-life ‘Breaking Bad’ drug lab, arresting ex-chemistry professor
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Chinese police in the eastern region have dismantled a cross-border drug-trafficking gang. The operation led to arrests, including a retired chemistry professor and an individual with a master's degree, who were allegedly involved in the production of narcotics. This case gained significant attention on Chinese social media, with users comparing it to the American television series "Breaking Bad." The comparison highlights the involvement of individuals with scientific backgrounds in illicit drug manufacturing, mirroring the plot of the popular show. The article notes the high regard for "Breaking Bad" in China, with its seasons receiving top ratings.

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The American crime drama 'Breaking Bad' aired from 2008 to 2013.

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Social media users dubbed the case “China’s Breaking Bad.”

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Police in eastern China dismantled a cross-border drug-trafficking gang.

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The gang allegedly involved a retired chemistry professor and a master’s degree holder in producing narcotics.

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Police in eastern China recently dismantled a cross-border drug-trafficking gang that allegedly involved a retired chemistry professor and a master’s degree holder in producing narcotics. The case went viral in China, where social media users dubbed it “China’s Breaking Bad,” after the American crime drama that aired from 2008 to 2013. The series is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. In China, all five seasons scored above 9 out of 10 on the country’s best-known ratings...
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