Fire scene confirmed as clan lab

An examination into a fire at an address in Katikati at the weekend is now complete and Police can confirm that a clan lab was present.

It is alleged that the fire was deliberately lit by occupants of the property as Police executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Two men and a woman are currently remanded in custody charged with arson and drugs offences.

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