Breaking Bad In The Attic: A Dutch City’s Battle Against Secret Amphetamine Labs

A court in Limburg sentenced Richard S. to 2.5 years and his son Romano to 20 months for producing about 4.5 liters of amphetamine oil in a pub attic in Echt during Aug 5–Sep 24, 2024; Melinda S., accused of aiding, was acquitted. The lab—stocked with hazardous chemicals—was uncovered after a routine garage sweep found drug-lab equipment and a leaking barrel labeled with the café’s address, prompting a raid; authorities highlighted severe risk to patrons and noted increasing incidents of toxic drug-waste dumping in the region.