A decontamination unit has been brought to a rural property near Rock Creek where RCMP say they shut down a sophisticated methamphetamine lab.
Police say they seized a large amount of illicit drugs and numerous weapons while executing a search warrant last Wednesday.
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The raid also prompted a “Do Not Use” order from Interior Health for 25 homes in the area, because of evidence that solvents and hazardous materials from the drug lab were being dumped on the ground.
READ MORE: Clandestine drug lab dumps toxins, prompts water alert near Rock Creek
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Two men were arrested and charges are pending.
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