Source: Possible meth lab at Days Inn Hotel in Horsham

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Friday, April 4, 2014
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HORSHAM TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Sources tell Action News that hazmat crews are on the scene investigating a possible meth lab inside a Days Inn Hotel in Montgomery County.

The hotel is located at 245 Easton Road in Horsham Township.

According to sources, Horsham police responded to the Days Inn to serve a warrant.

Police went to the third floor room, knocked on the door and announce they were police. No one answered the door but they heard commotion inside the room.

When officers gained entry to the room they saw one suspect, described as a male, jump out of the third floor window into the rear parking lot. He then fled on foot.

Inside the room, police discovered unlabeled bottles containing chemicals for drug making.

People inside the hotel were evacuated and sent to restaurant located next door.

Hazmat and chemical experts responded to the scene to determine how to handle the chemicals. Residents will remain evacuated until this is determined.

The search is still ongoing for the suspect.

Police have not disclosed details pertaining to the nature of the warrant they were serving.