Dutch Police Seize 2kg MDMA Garden Gnome in Drug Raid

Officers in the Netherlands discovered the gnome, made entirely of the synthetic drug MDMA, during a narcotics operation in Noord-Brabant.

The gnome, weighing nearly 2kg, was found during a drug raid conducted by the Dongemond Police in southern Netherlands.
Police tested the garden statue after suspecting it was made of narcotics and confirmed it was composed entirely of MDMA, also known as ecstasy.
The Netherlands is a leading global producer of MDMA, with the majority of the drug exported internationally.
Authorities noted the unusual tactic of hiding drugs in everyday objects, referencing similar cases like MDMA concealed in cat food and fake chocolate rabbits.
A Dutch government commission recently highlighted MDMA's links to organized crime, recommending it remain classified as a hard drug despite its relatively low health risks.