Australia: Tip-off leads to drug lab raid

Police believe they have discovered one of the biggest illegal drug labs in Sydney.

They found a sophisticated drug lab in Sydney's far north-west overnight.

Police uncovered about 2,000 litres of chemicals and drug-making equipment at a Riverstone factory after receiving an anonymous tip-off.

The drugs have not been analysed yet but police believe they are amphetamines.

Inspector Steve Wye from Quakers Hill police says the manufacturers are not amateurs.

"They obviously know what they're doing, it's in different processes from powder to crystals to fluids," he said.

Inspector Wye says it is a significant find.

"According to the HAZMAT Fire Brigades one of the largest they've ever seen," he said.

There have been no arrests but police say they are looking at who owns and rents the property.

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Pubdate: Thur, 10 November 2005
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia Web)
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