A South Abington Twp. man is charged with operating a meth lab at his Parkview Drive residence following a home inspection by Lackawanna County probation officers earlier this month.

Alexander Dubas, 28, 133 Parkview Drive, ultimately acknowledged attempting to produce crystal methamphetamine there, investigators wrote in charging documents.

County probation officers conducting a home inspection Oct. 7 at the address observed marijuana-related paraphernalia and what they suspected were “methamphetamine precursors” — items used in meth manufacturing — according to an affidavit of probable cause. South Abington Twp. police, state police and county detectives subsequently responded to the scene, where Dubas admitted to “attempting to cook crystal methamphetamine in the residence,” per the affidavit.

After securing consent to search the home, investigators found an unloaded Glock 48 pistol, two loaded magazines, brass knuckles and Dubas’ driver’s license and medical marijuana card. A Pennsylvania State Police Clandestine Lab Emergency Response Team seized items consistent with the manufacturing of meth, including empty blister packs of pseudoephedrine, chemicals, a lithium battery, a “one-pot” vessel and a grinder containing suspected crushed pseudoephedrine pills.

Agents also seized unidentified pills, suboxone strips and a glass pipe containing suspected crystal methamphetamine residue, charging documents note.

“The allegations describe a dangerous situation inside this residence and in the neighborhood,” District Attorney Brian Gallagher said in a news release. “Clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing creates a significant risk of fire, explosion, and toxic fumes. We are grateful to the probation officers, local police, state police, and county detectives who responded and worked to address that risk.”

Dubas faces felony counts of operating a meth lab, risking catastrophe, attempted manufacture of a controlled substance and related charges, as well as misdemeanor counts. He remains in Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail and awaits a preliminary hearing tentatively scheduled for Oct. 22.