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The Narcotic Operation

The Narcotic Operation

20256.81 Season33 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In 1995, bankrupt smuggler Lu Shaohua turns to meth production for profits, while anti-narcotics cop Lin Qiangfeng transfers to Xigang after an undercover mission. Over years of cat-and-mouse across borders, Lin finally dismantles Lu’s expanding drug empire.

Created by Yuxin Chen
Written by Yuxin Chen
NetworksTencent Video

Top Cast

Duan Yihong

Duan Yihong

Lin Qiangfeng

Qin Hao

Qin Hao

Lu Shaohua

Kelly Yu

Kelly Yu

Wang Qi

Wu Xingjian

Wu Xingjian

Yang Wei

Liu Huan

Liu Huan

Li An

Hou Yansong

Hou Yansong

Luo Bingzhang

Li Yixiao

Li Yixiao

Shen Ping

Wu Xiaoliang

Wu Xiaoliang

Zhou Shaoxiong

Hu Ming

Hu Ming

Wang Hui

Chang Shih

Chang Shih

Lao Gui

About The Narcotic Operation

The Narcotic Operation is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2025. Created by Yuxin Chen, it stars Duan Yihong, Qin Hao, Kelly Yu. In 1995, bankrupt smuggler Lu Shaohua turns to meth production for profits, while anti-narcotics cop Lin Qiangfeng transfers to Xigang after an undercover mission. Over years of cat-and-mouse across borders, Lin finally dismantles Lu’s expanding drug empire.

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