Federal authorities in New Jersey have accused a pharmacist from New York City of assembling equipment for an illegal drug lab and buying materials online associated with the hallucinogen known as MDA.
Authorities say 33-year-old Jordan Gonzalez bought the items, which included chemicals, flasks and empty gel caps, through an online auction website.
Investigators allege he also did online research on how to synthesize MDA.
Investigators allege he also did online research on how to synthesize MDA.
Officials were conducting searches Thursday at his parents' house in Jersey City, N.J., where he allegedly had the materials shipped, according to a law enforcement source, and at his former home in Manhattan.
He's charged with attempting to manufacture MDA and possessing chemicals and materials to manufacture a controlled substance.
He's charged with attempting to manufacture MDA and possessing chemicals and materials to manufacture a controlled substance.
No court appearance has been scheduled. His attorney couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
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