Update: Clandestine laboratory, Cooran
Police have charged three people following the discovery of a clandestine laboratory at an address in Cooran yesterday.
Officers executed a search warrant at the Tablelands Road residence where they allegedly uncovered drug-making equipment, a quantity of cannabis and other substances and a firearm.
A 24-year-old Tewantin man has been charged with six offences including one count each of producing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of explosives (ammunition) and two counts of possessing relevant substances and things. He will appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court today.
A 54-year-old Cooran woman has been charged with 13 offences including one count each of producing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of a weapon, permitting use of place, possessing dangerous drugs and two counts of supplying dangerous drugs and possessing relevant substances and things. She is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on August 28.
A 44-year-old Tewantin man has been charged with one count each of producing dangerous drugs and failing to dispose of a needle and two counts of possessing relevant substances and things. He is expected to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on August 28.
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