Clan Labs

Question 1

List some exterior indicators of clan labs

Answer 1

• Chemical odours coming from the building or rubbish. May be sweet, bitter or ammonia/solvent smells.
• Exhaust fans running
• Frequent visitors at odd hours
• Windows blacked out
• Unfriendly occupants
• Expensive security measures
• Access denied to landlords and other visitors
• Rubbish containing precursor packaging

Question 2

List some interior indicators of clan labs

Answer 2

• Lab glassware and equipment
• Containers with clear liquids with chalky solids
• Containers with two layers of liquids
• Used coffee filters containing white paste or reddish-brown substance
• Baking dishes with white crystals in
• The presence of hot plates near chemicals

Question 3

What are the powers relevant to police under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996?

Answer 3

• Enter any premises or dwelling
• Exercise any of the powers set out in s103 (search and inspection)
• Direct any person to stop an action which may contribute to an emergency
• Request any person to take action against the emergency
• Direct any person to leave a place in the vicinity
• Direct any person to refrain from entering
• Requisition any property for use in an emergency
• Destroy any property in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency
• Secure the site for up to 24 hours.