The Drug and Firearms Squad arrested the trio following an explosion at a property in Northmead and subsequent alleged discovery of the lab on Thursday, March 30, about 5.10pm.
At the lab, police allegedly located and seized approximately 31kg of methamphetamine, 19 litres of of 1,4-Butanediol, 150kg of iodine, 170 litres of hypophosphorous acid, a gel blaster and other items consistent with the manufacture of prohibited drugs to an estimated street value of $8 million.
Strike Force Calula was established by State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad to further investigate.
Last Saturday about 7.30am, raided a home in Earlwood where they arrested a 32-year-old woman.
During a search of the home, a mobile phone, a small quantity of methylamphetamine, documents and a vehicle were allegedly located and seized.
A short time later, detectives attended a property in Bankstown, where they arrested a 31-year-old man. About 12.20pm the same day, police searched a storage unit on Commercial Road in Kingsgrove, where they allegedly located more documents and seized an unknown liquid.
The 31-year-old was charged with eight offences including three counts of possess precursor intend to use in manufacture/production, two counts of supply and manufacture prohibited drug large commercial quantity, possess unauthorised pistol and participate criminal group.
The woman was charged with supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, conceal serious indictable offence and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
Following further inquiries, about 6.10am today, strike force detectives raided a unit in Zetland where a 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with take part manufacture prohibited drug large commercial quantity, participate criminal group and conceal serious indictable offence.
