Crime scene declared at Sunshine West house fire after police locate hydroponic lab
A drug lab has allegedly been found at a property in Melbourne’s west after firefighters were called to put out a fire.
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A drug lab has allegedly been found at the scene of a house fire in Melbourne’s west.
Emergency services attended a property on Felstead Av, Sunshine West about 6am Saturday after calls for assistance with a house fire.
The blaze was brought under control swiftly by firefighters, however, investigators located a hydroponic lab at the property a short time later.
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The fire itself was not considered a deliberate act but a crime scene was declared following the discovery of suspicious equipment.
No one was located at the property following the fire.
Police were still investigating the incident on Monday morning and have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
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