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Alleged Black Uhlans drug cook left with severe burns after lab explosion at Robina

The scene of a suspected drug lab explosion. Photo: Kit Wise

The scene of a suspected drug lab explosion. Photo: Kit Wise

 

AN alleged drug cook for the Black Uhlans outlaw motorcycle gang is in a serious condition in hospital after a suspected clandestine drug lab exploded at Robina early yesterday.

The blast left the 37-year-old man with internal injuries and burns to 80 per cent of his body.

The victim was dropped off at Robina Hospital by a woman believed to be his partner a short time after the incident but was later transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Last night he was in a critical condition and fighting for his life, but information from the hospital this morning reveals he is now in a stable, but serious condition.

It is understood his condition may have been worsened by ingesting chemicals following the blast yesterday morning.

 

Police forensic officers at the scene of a suspected drug lab explosion at Robina. Photo:

Police forensic officers at the scene of a suspected drug lab explosion at Robina. Photo: Kit Wise

 

The explosion occurred at 4am at a townhouse on Killarney Drive, Robina, but police did not arrive until about 9am,when the hospital notified them of the man’s injuries.

Police said the victim had a criminal record and was linked to the Black Uhlans outlaw motorcycle gang.

Detective Inspector Marc Hogan said officers were investigating whether a drug lab was to blame for the blast.

“Police have initiated a response through the laboratory investigation team ... from Brisbane as it is suspected the explosion is the result of an illegal laboratory,” he said.

“Neighbours obviously heard the explosion and police are looking for anyone who may have information on the people involved.’’

Police at the scene after the explosion. Photo: Kit Wise

Police at the scene after the explosion. Photo: Kit Wise

 

A witness who did not want to be named said she was woken by a loud bang followed by screams about 4am and ran outside to find the garage door blown off its hinges.

“I heard a guy screaming and went straight out and stood in front of the garage and asked what was going on and if they needed an ambulance,” she said.

“His partner said not to worry and that a gas bottle had exploded.

“He came out and you could see he had put himself in a cold shower and had wet towels on him but he said he would go to the hospital and not to call the cops.”

Police at the scene. Photo: Kit Wise

Police at the scene. Photo: Kit Wise

 

The witness said the explosion caused a “chemical smell” but was surprised to hear of how serious the man’s injuries were.

“His partner said he had just burnt his foot a bit and then half-an-hour later I heard them leave in the car,” she said.

The man and his partner have lived in the home for about a year and it is understood their one-year-old daughter was home at the time of the explosion.

Nearby resident Corvette Bright also ran outside after hearing the explosion and said it was so loud she thought it was her own garage.

Neighbour Corvette Bright heard the man screaming after the explosion. Photo: Kit Wise

Neighbour Corvette Bright heard the man screaming after the explosion. Photo: Kit Wise

 

“He was screaming really loud so my partner and I asked if he was OK and the lady said he was fine and that he had just burnt himself,” she said.

“There was a small fire which the woman put out but we could tell something wasn’t right because he kept on saying not to call the cops.”

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