Four children were removed from a Hawke's Bay house last night after reports that a possible meth lab was operating there.
Two CYF social workers who visited the property earlier in the day alerted emergency services after they became ill later in the afternoon. Police searched the house yesterday evening and while no meth lab was operating, police found a number of items of interest.
The Elliott St property in Taradale was cordoned off overnight and police have resumed their examination this morning.
The Fire Service was called to decontaminate emergency services staff and the house occupants, including the children who were taken into CYF care overnight. Two people were arrested last night and are being interviewed today.
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