Man arrested months after suspected meth lab explodes in Sydney's west

A man has been arrested months after a suspected meth lab exploded in Sydney's west.

Emergency services were called after smoke was seen coming out of an apartment on Station Road in Auburn about 6pm on June 25.

Nearby residents were evacuated, and emergency services were called.

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When Fire and Rescue NSW entered the building they found the remains of a  "clandestine laboratory," which had exploded.

Police searched the apartment, finding bags of a substance that they believe is methamphetamine.

Photos released by NSW police showed the alleged drugs stored in ziplock bags.

Yesterday a 27-year-old was arrested at Sydney International Airport after several months of investigation.

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He was taken to Mascot Police Station and charged with manufacturing commercial quantities of prohibited drugs.

He was refused bail in Parramatta Local Court last Saturday, and will be held in custody until his next court date on November 27.