SALEM — Salem police are reporting the discovery of a clandestine drug lab Tuesday night.

According to Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl, around 8:28 Tuesday night, officers responded to 201 S. Pruyn in Salem on a request to assist a resident.

Ambuehl says the complainant, who had received an order of protection earlier in the day, asked officers to check the residence to verify the respondent on the order of protection had not returned to the home.

While checking the residence, officers reportedly located a clandestine drug lab in the basement of the home.

Officers evacuated the home and called for assistance from the Illinois State Police Meth Response Team, the Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force, and the Salem Fire Protection District.

The clandestine drug lab was removed from the home by the Meth Response Team. This is an ongoing investigation.