A man has been arrested following the discovery of an industrial-sized methamphetamine clandestine laboratory at a property at Goodall Avenue, Kilkenny yesterday.
It is alleged that detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Branch (SOCB), assisted by officers from the Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR) Group conducted a search of a premises at Goodall Avenue, Kilkenny on Wednesday, 31 October 2018. The dismantled clan lab was found at the premises.
This search was part of an ongoing joint investigation relating to another industrial sized clan lab located at Scotia Street, Croydon on Sunday 28 October 2018 by officers from SAPOL and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.
A 40 year old male from Kilkenny was arrested and charged with manufacture a controlled drug. He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 5 December 2018.
Detectiver Chief Inspector Tony Crameri of the Serious and Organised Crime Branch says, "Clandestine drug laboratories pose significant risk to the community and contain corrosive, flammable and toxic chemicals that are often associated with fires and explosions. People who seek to produce illicit drugs can face penalties up to a $500,000 fine, life imprisonment and can also have assets such as houses and cars seized."
The property at Kilkenny is currently being processed by SOCB detectives, police from the Forensic Response Section police and a chemist from Forensic Science South Australia.
Members of the public who have information about drug trafficking or manufacture are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
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