Police accidentally discover drug lab in Adelaide home

Police have unintentionally discovered what appears to be a major drug setup while raiding a home in Adelaide's south.

Drug and serious crime police spent Wednesday dismantling what is believed to be a clandestine lab at a Morphettvale home.

The set-up was discovered by chance when officers arrived at the property for unrelated matters.

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A man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon before the lab was discovered.

Officers guarded the house overnight and started work this morning.

Forensics seized bags of white powder and tested them.

Police said a package was delivered to a woman who lives at the house at midday. The parcel was seized as part of the investigation.

No charges have yet been laid over the discovery.

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