Richmond RCMP has shut down a meth lab thanks to a tip from the public.
The Mounties drug team was still on the scene as of Friday morning in the 11000 block of Cambie Road, near No. 5 Road, where they were still dismantling a suspected meth lab.
Police were called to the scene on Thursday, June 26 after getting a call that there was a strange odour in the area.
Police found what can best be described as a pre-cursor lab, where it appears the chemicals needed to make meth were being broken down.
The Lower Mainland clandestine lab team is assisting in the clean-up. Police expect to be on scene for a number of hours.
Cpl. Stephanie Ashton, of Richmond RCMP, said “these types of labs can be very dangerous and this is a well-populated area of Richmond, we’re very glad someone called to report the unusual smell.”
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Richmond RCMP at [email protected] or, if wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
