‘Breaking Bad’ style Alprazolam lab busted at poultry farm in Telangana; man out on bail and precursor seller arrested
A clandestine Alprazolam manufacturing lab, reminiscent of 'Breaking Bad,' was busted at a poultry farm in Telangana, leading to four arrests. The mastermind, Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, was out on bail for a similar offense and allegedly restarted operations within months of his release.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the persistent challenge of illegal drug manufacturing and the difficulties law enforcement faces with repeat offenders, underscoring the ongoing fight against illicit drug trade.
A poultry farm on the outskirts of Hyderabad was turned into a clandestine chemical laboratory, complete with rows of platforms, round-bottom flasks and specialised equipment, by a man accused of manufacturing Alprazolam. He allegedly attempted to restart his illegal operation on a much larger scale within months of walking out on bail.
The Telangana’s EAGLE Force busted the setup and arrested four persons , including the mastermind, 39-year-old Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, who was earlier arrested in September 2025 for manufacturing Alprazolam inside Medha School in Bowenpally.
The latest setup draws parallel with the concealed lab inside a laundromat in Breaking Bad. Here the accused used the farm to conceal the activity and avoid attracting attention. The unit, located around 125 kilometres from Hyderabad, had 18 separate platforms, each fitted with chemical apparatus required for manufacturing the psychotropic substance.
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