Police find drug lab after responding to bomb threat in Adelaide suburb
A 44-year-old man arrested after police responded to reports of homemade bombs discovered a drug laboratory inside his Novar Gardens unit.
Police arrived at a Novar Gardens unit on Tuesday morning. A man inside had access to homemade bombs, police said.
Specialist officers including the bomb squad came about 7:30am. Neighbors heard 12 to 13 loud explosions as officers worked to secure the scene.
Police set up a barrier around the street. Officers talked with the man inside.
He was then arrested and taken to hospital. During the search, police found a drug laboratory in the unit.
They took chemicals and tested them. The 44-year-old man was charged with attacking an emergency worker, throwing a missile, and having fireworks.
- 44-year-old man arrested
- Age and charge
- Novar Gardens unit in Adelaide
- Location
- 12 to 13 loud explosions during operation
- Explosions
- About 7:30am on Tuesday morning
- Time
Why it mattersThe case shows the range of serious threats police face and the scale of resources required to respond to explosive devices in residential areas.
AustraliaResidents in Adelaide suburbs are experiencing elevated police operations following bomb threats and drug discoveries.
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