Strike Force Raptor North has located a clandestine laboratory on the state’s Central Coast today.
As part of ongoing targeting and disruption of the illicit activities of criminal networks, police from the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor North executed a search warrant at a home in West Gosford about 8am (Tuesday 7 January 2020).
During the search, police located a clandestine laboratory in a building at the rear of the property.
With assistance from the Drug and Firearms Squad’s Chemical Operations Unit, the lab was rendered safe before police commenced the dismantling process, which is continuing.
So far, officers have seized more than 50 items, including glassware and other items consistent with drug manufacture, which will be examined by specialist forensic officers.
It’s expected more than 300 items are yet to be processed.
A 50-year-old man was arrested at the home; however, he has been released pending further inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.
Anyone with information, including relevant photos and videos, that may assist Strike Force Raptor can report it directly to investigators via the Strike Force Raptor online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx?id=49 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Information provided to investigators will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
