Clan lab uncovered in Penola
29 Mar 2025 2:18pm
Mount Gambier police have located a clandestine laboratory during the search of a Penola address yesterday.
Just after 7.30pm on Friday 28 March, Mount Gambier detectives attended and searched a Penola address. During the search, police located a clan lab used for the manufacture of illicit drugs.
Serious and Organised Crime Branch detectives attended the scene to assist with the safe dismantling and seizure of the lab.
Police subsequently arrested a 42-year-old man from the address, and charged him with manufacturing a controlled drug. He was refused police bail and will appear in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on Monday 31 March.
Anyone with information on the sale, supply, manufacture or distribution of illicit drugs is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at http://www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.
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