Australia: Brisbane homes evacuated as drug lab dismantled

Brisbane police are investigating the discovery of a drug laboratory on the city's northside overnight.

Ten homes had to be evacuated as officers raided the Windsor property.

Police allege they found equipment and ingredients used to make several types of drugs.

Police sergeant Kim McCoombe says the area was condoned off for about six hours before residents were given the all-clear to return to their homes.

"They discovered the laboratory around about 6:30 last night and during the search they uncovered equipment and drugs believed to be used to produce MDMA and methyl amphetamine."

"It was around 12:30am when the area was decontaminated and declared safe and residents were allowed to return to their homes."

A 40-year-old man will appear in a Brisbane court today on drug production, possession and supply charges.

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Pubdate: Sat, 03 September 2005
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