Whitehorse RCMP investigate illegal drug laboratory in Riverdale

Whitehorse RCMP are investigating a house in Riverdale which they believe was being used as an illegal drug laboratory.

Policehave arrested a 23-year-old manin connection with theinvestigation.

A house on AlsekDrivecame under suspicionafter the fire department wascalled to a fire at the residence.The fire was extinguished, but responderssaw indications that led them to believe the home was being used as an illegal drug production facility.

Police say they were called to the house at about 2 a.m. Sunday.

The scene has beensecured and the police and fire department have determined the risk to the publicof this situation was low.They have not evacuated any homes inthe area.

A specialized RCMP team that investigates clandestine drug laboratories is travelling to Whitehorse from British Columbiato assess the scene.

Police say they are considering criminal chargesbut are not releasing the name of the manwho was arrested, nor are they sharing other details about the evidence at this time.