Investigation launched into “Labubu” shaped ecstasy pills

Police have been assigned to investigate an illegal narcotics network which has been moulding ecstasy pills into the shape of the popular Labubu toy, the deputy national police chief said today.

Pol Gen Kittiratt Phanphet said he had never seen the Labubu-shaped drug pills before.

“Upon learning about this, I have ordered police to conduct a widespread investigation and to expand their probe to prosecute both sellers and users.”

Police in the northern border province of Chiang Rai found the new shaped ecstasy, locally known as “Ya E”, during a raid on a karaoke bar early this morning.

The pills were found in a plastic bag with a Labubu character logo on the front.

Four underage females, aged between 16 and 18, were also found working as waitresses at the bar, located near Chiang Rai airport.

Previously, pills in the shape of former US President Donald Trump’s head were discovered in many countries, including the US, Germany and the UK.