New Taipei City Busts 'Zombie Vape' Drug Lab, Seizes Over NT$100 Million in Narcotics
The New Taipei City Criminal Investigation Corps raided a 'zombie vape' (etomidate) packaging facility in Xinzhuang District, operated by a suspect surnamed He. Seized drugs include heroin, amphetamine, and 6.1 kg of etomidate powder, with a street value exceeding NT$100 million. The suspect has been remanded in custody.
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(Central News Agency, Huang Xusheng, New Taipei City, 10th) The New Taipei City Criminal Investigation Corps announced today that, in an effort to curb the source of drug-impaired driving, it recently raided a 'zombie vape' packaging facility in Xinzhuang District operated by a man surnamed He. Seized were heroin, amphetamine, and other narcotics with a street value exceeding NT$100 million. The suspect, He, has been remanded in custody by the court.
The New Taipei City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Corps issued a press release today stating that, in coordination with the National Police Agency's '2026 Nationwide Synchronized Enhanced Crackdown on Drug-Impaired Driving and Source-Disruption Drug Enforcement' project, a total of 130 individuals were apprehended for drug-impaired driving, and 68 suspects were arrested for various drug offenses. The aim is to eliminate traffic safety hazards and dismantle the drug supply chain.
The city's Criminal Investigation Corps stated that during a recent review of multiple drug cases, the source of etomidate was consistently traced back to the suspect surnamed He. On June 1st, officers conducted a forced-entry raid on a residence in Xinzhuang District, uncovering the packaging facility operated by He. Seized items included heroin, amphetamine, etomidate powder, vape cartridges, as well as a sealing machine, a currency counter, an ozone generator, packaging bags, and a grinder.
Police investigation revealed that He had rented two rooms on different floors of the same building; one was used as a drug packaging facility and warehouse, while the other served as his residence.
Police stated that NT$480,000 in illicit cash was seized at the scene, along with 6.1 kilograms of etomidate powder. If this powder had reached the streets, it could have been used to manufacture approximately 480,000 drug vape cartridges, commonly known as 'zombie vapes,' with an estimated street value of over NT$100 million.
Police said that He has been transferred to the prosecutor's office on drug charges and has been remanded in custody by the New Taipei District Court. Police will continue to trace the supply chain upstream in order to 'cut off the supply chain and dismantle the drug trafficking network.' (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150610
The New Taipei City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Corps issued a press release today stating that, in coordination with the National Police Agency's '2026 Nationwide Synchronized Enhanced Crackdown on Drug-Impaired Driving and Source-Disruption Drug Enforcement' project, a total of 130 individuals were apprehended for drug-impaired driving, and 68 suspects were arrested for various drug offenses. The aim is to eliminate traffic safety hazards and dismantle the drug supply chain.
The city's Criminal Investigation Corps stated that during a recent review of multiple drug cases, the source of etomidate was consistently traced back to the suspect surnamed He. On June 1st, officers conducted a forced-entry raid on a residence in Xinzhuang District, uncovering the packaging facility operated by He. Seized items included heroin, amphetamine, etomidate powder, vape cartridges, as well as a sealing machine, a currency counter, an ozone generator, packaging bags, and a grinder.
Police investigation revealed that He had rented two rooms on different floors of the same building; one was used as a drug packaging facility and warehouse, while the other served as his residence.
Police stated that NT$480,000 in illicit cash was seized at the scene, along with 6.1 kilograms of etomidate powder. If this powder had reached the streets, it could have been used to manufacture approximately 480,000 drug vape cartridges, commonly known as 'zombie vapes,' with an estimated street value of over NT$100 million.
Police said that He has been transferred to the prosecutor's office on drug charges and has been remanded in custody by the New Taipei District Court. Police will continue to trace the supply chain upstream in order to 'cut off the supply chain and dismantle the drug trafficking network.' (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150610
FAQ
When did this raid take place?
It took place on June 1, 2026.
Who is the main suspect?
A man surnamed He.
How much etomidate powder was seized?
6.1 kilograms.