Update: Third arrest following clan lab found at Morphett Vale

The sophisticated clan lab consisted of specialist equipment such as purpose built stainless steel reaction vessel and condensers, evident of manufacture on a large commercial scale and capable of producing multiple kilograms of methamphetamine.

A 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both from Morphett Vale, were arrested and charged with manufacture a controlled drug, possess prescribed equipment and precursor chemicals. They were both refused police bail and appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday 17 February.

Investigators remained at the scene over the following two days safely dismantling the laboratory which resulted in the seizure of 2.7kgs of methamphetamine paste which equates to about 27,000 street deals, valued at around $1,350,000 and four litres of liquid methamphetamine which equates to about 40,000 street deals valued at around $2,000,000.

Yesterday (Saturday 19 February), detectives arrested a 23-year-old man from Morphett Vale and charged him with manufacturing a controlled drug in connection with the Flaxmill Road lab.  He was refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.

Investigations are continuing and Detective Chief Inspector Denise Gray, Officer in Charge, Serious Crime Task Force, said, “The Serious and Organised Crime Branch will continue to seek out those who manufacture controlled drugs and bring them to justice.  It is not acceptable that the accused created a risk to the community with these dangerous laboratories and I would ask anyone who has information about anyone who is involved in this or any other laboratory to contact police.”

Anyone with information about the manufacture, sale or supply of illicit drugs can report it anonymously to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppperssa.com.au

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