HCSO investigates weekend hash lab explosion

MCKINLEYVILLE, Ca., (KIEM)- The investigation continues after a butane hash lab exploded over the weekend on bates road in McKinleyville. The explosion happened Sunday, when an unlicensed butane hash oil manufacturer set up in shipping container. Deputies would recover 52 pounds of cannabis bud and a gun without a serial number at the scene.

Investigators say they do have a few persons of interest who may be associated with the hash lab, including one man who suffered serious injuries during the weekend explosion. He’s stable and is being treated at an out of the area hospital.

The case is still under investigation, and no arrests have been made.

Original press release from Sunday’s butane hash lab explosion. Provided by HCSO.
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