2 Oct 2010

Drug lab seizures in Bay of Plenty

6:04 am on 2 October 2010

Police in the Bay of Plenty have uncovered chemicals which could make $2.4 million worth of 'P' and methamphetamine worth $268,000 at six clandestine laboratories.

After a six month operation, officers also seized stolen property, firearms, more than $200,000 in cash and silver and gold bars worth $100,000.

Ten people were arrested. They face a total of 90 charges relating to methamphetamine production.

Police say more charges are likely.