{"id":67499,"date":"2025-10-09T09:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/67499\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T09:39:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:39:10","slug":"suspected-auckland-drug-lab-set-on-fire-as-police-approached","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/67499\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspected Auckland drug lab set on fire as police approached"},"content":{"rendered":"

A suspected drug lab in Auckland’s Massey was set on fire today as authorities approached, police say. <\/p>\n

Police arrived at the address on Colwill Road at about 5.30am to execute two search warrants, at two properties believed to be involved in manufacturing drugs.<\/p>\n

Police were conducting inquiries on Colwill Rd, Massey when a fire broke out at a “property of interest” shortly before 5.30am. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n

It was supported by the armed offenders squad, a clan lab response team, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Upon their arrival, police said one of the properties erupted in fire.<\/p>\n

Four people, aged between 39 and 54, were then removed from the properties.<\/p>\n

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(Source: 1News)<\/p>\n

One person was transported to hospital in moderate condition after sustaining a dog bite and burns to their hands and feet.<\/p>\n

A 54-year-old was then charged with arson, producing\/manufacturing methamphetamine, injuring a police dog and resisting police.<\/p>\n

A bedside hearing will be held at a later date, police said. It also confirmed the police dog did not sustain any long term effects from the incident.<\/p>\n

Detective inspector Albie Alexander, who works in the national organised crime group, said police believe the house may have been deliberately set on fire.<\/p>\n

Alexander said Fire and Emergency and PHF Science are assisting with detailed examinations of the properties, and have so far located early signs of drug manufacturing.<\/p>\n

“Careful planning is undertaken before an operation of this nature and taps into expertise that helps minimise the risk to staff involved.<\/p>\n

“There is still a lot of work to do, but we are satisfied with today’s result.”<\/p>\n

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