Victorian man charged over Perth drug lab

A Victorian man has been charged over a clandestine drug lab discovered in Perth's southern suburbs.

Detectives searched a property on Riseley Street, Ardross, on Tuesday where they allegedly found equipment that can be used to manufacture illicit drugs.

A man, 42, faces a string of charges including attempt to manufacture a prohibited drug, possess drug paraphernalia and possess methylamphetamine.

He is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on March 18.