Italian Police Bust Gigantic 'Breaking Bad' Inspired Meth Lab

Italian authorities have dismantled a large clandestine methamphetamine lab, arresting a university student inspired by 'Breaking Bad'. The lab was discovered in Novara where complex drug production was underway. The student faces significant legal consequences. The setup included sophisticated equipment and produced various illegal substances.

Italian police announced on Friday the takedown of a massive hidden methamphetamine laboratory, apprehending a university student with an alleged admiration for the TV series 'Breaking Bad'. The series famously depicts the transformation of a high-school chemistry teacher into a methamphetamine manufacturer.

The suspect, a 22-year-old from Novara, stands accused of illicit drug production, a serious offense in Italy with potential prison sentences between six and 20 years. On March 21, police raiding the premises uncovered a sophisticated setup including a distillation workshop equipped with flasks, glass tubes, and heat-resistant ampoules.

Additionally, in the attic, authorities discovered an area for the preparation of different drug compounds such as MDMA, DMT, and drugs like LSD soaked on small paper 'stamps'.

(With inputs from agencies.)