The Salem Police Department discovered a clandestine drug lab in the basement of a home at 201 South Pruyn Street Tuesday night.
The discovery came after police were asked to assist a resident at the home who had received an Order of Protection earlier in the day and wanted officers to check to verify the respondent on the Order of Protection had not returned to the home.
While checking the residence, officers located a clandestine drug lab in the basement of the home. The home was evacuated and the Illinois State Police Meth Response Team, the Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force, and the Salem Fire Protection District were called for assistance.
The clandestine drug lab was removed from the home by the Meth Response Team.
Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl says this is an ongoing investigation. At the present time, no arrests have been made. Police are awaiting test results from the crime lab on the contents of the drug lab.
