Tingalpa drug lab sets off fire alarm

A 36-year-old Tingalpa man will front court on an array of drug offences on Thursday afternoon, following the discovery of a clandestine laboratory in South Brisbane in the early hours of the morning.

A sprinkler system alerted to police to the alleged drug production set-up shortly after midnight.

Emergency services were called to the Edmonstone Street unit complex following the activation of the alarm about 12.30am.

Police will allege the remains of a chemical laboratory were found after they were cleared to enter the complex.

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The scene suffered extensive water and chemical residue damage but was forensically examined by the Illicit Laboratory Investigation Team.

Police later raided a home in Hanley Street, Tingalpa, where a number people were arrested.

The 36-year-old Tingalpa man has been charged with producing dangerous drugs and five counts of possession of illicit drugs and drug production paraphernalia.

He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court Thursday afternoon.

Investigations are ongoing.

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Tingalpa drug lab sets off fire alarm