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Police fall ill after finding NSW drug lab

Officers responded to calls about a domestic dispute on the NSW mid-north coast, only to fall ill from chemical exposure after finding an alleged drug lab.

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Four police officers fell ill after finding a drug lab inside a motel room on the NSW mid-north coast.

They went to the Taree motel about 1am (AEDT) on Saturday after receiving calls about a domestic dispute.

After entering the room, the officers allegedly found a clandestine drug laboratory.

They arrested a 28-year-old man who was taken to Manning Rural Hospital after falling ill.

Four police at the scene also became ill and were taken to hospital for treatment.

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They've since been released.

Police said the officers were exposed to chemicals while in the motel room.

The 28-year-old has been taken to Taree Police Station.


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