Mobile meth lab forces lockdown of Lewis University

Albuquerque police said the risk was especially high for anybody in the area because of the type of chemicals found in the van. A special hazmat team was called in to help safely dispose of the chemicals.

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOB 4 Albuquerque) August 31, 2010 -- The discovery of a mobile methamphetamine lab forced the lockdown of two buildings near Albuquerque, New Mexico's Coronado Mall at 4 a.m. August 31.

Albuquerque police said they pulled over a van and "the driver of the vehicle admitted there was a methamphetamine lab inside the vehicle."

Police blocked off the entire area around the First Bank Building, including Lewis University next door.

Police said the risk was especially high for anybody in the area because of the type of chemicals used in the mobile meth lab. A special hazardous materials team was called in to help safely dispose of the chemicals.

The area remained closed off for several hours. The buildings were reopened by mid-morning.

The two people in the van were detained for questioning and subsequently one was arrested, charged with drug manufacturing and trafficking.

A gun was also found during the search of the van and if the suspect is found to be a felon, he could additionally face charges of firearm possession.

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Source: DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report