Crime & Safety

Suspected Meth Lab Found In Foxborough

Police said four children were removed from the home and taken to a hospital for evaluation.

(Photo Courtesy Massachusetts State Police, used with permission)

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Two adults will be required to appear in court after Foxborough police, and Massachusetts State Police, uncovered a suspected meth lab in Foxborough Sunday morning.

According to a press release from state police, the suspected meth lab was uncovered in the area of Green Street (Route 106) and Hampshire Street when authorities executed a search warrant at a single-family home in Foxborough.

Four young children were removed from the home and taken to a hospital for evaluation. In the release, authorities said exposure to the by-products of methamphetamine production can be extremely toxic to young children. The chemicals used in production can also ignite easily, creating a risk of fire and explosion.

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According to police, the Department of Children and Families was notified.

Police did not immediately respond to a request for more information. This story could be updated.

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Photo Courtesy Massachusetts State Police, used with permission
Photo Courtesy Massachusetts State Police, used with permission

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