沈阳警方破获特大制造、运输、贩卖毒品及毒品替代品案

Core Insights - A significant drug manufacturing, transportation, and trafficking network spanning 13 provinces in China has been dismantled, resulting in the arrest of 127 individuals and the seizure of 4 kg of etomidate, 15 kg of tilidine, and 371,000 yuan in drug-related funds [1][2][3] Group 1: Criminal Network Details - The criminal organization was led by an individual named Liu, who exhibited suspicious behavior and was under police surveillance for over four months, leading to the identification of a network involving 127 members [1][2] - The network consisted of multiple sub-groups, each with a clear hierarchy and communication through virtual software, facilitating the covert operation of drug manufacturing and distribution [2] - The groups were involved in the illegal production of etomidate and related drug substitutes, which were then processed into "high-energy e-cigarettes" for distribution across various provinces [2] Group 2: Law Enforcement Actions - In May and June, a coordinated operation involving 150 police officers led to the capture of 127 suspects, with 105 facing criminal charges for drug-related offenses and 22 receiving administrative penalties for drug use [2] - The operation successfully dismantled one drug manufacturing facility and nine processing and packaging sites for drug substitutes [2] - A new type of drug substitute, similar in effects to ketamine, was identified and added to the national list of controlled substances, indicating a proactive approach to combat emerging drug threats [2][3]