A routine arrest for breaching bail conditions uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in West Auckland today.
The lab was discovered after police went to an address in Chorley Avenue, Massey at 9.50am today to arrest a man over the breach.
During the visit police became concerned about several aggressive dogs at the address and contacted Animal Control. On their return they noticed a chemical smell.
The property was searched and equipment possibly used to manufacture methamphetamine was located, police said.
The property was shut down and the police clan lab team called.