Deputies bust meth lab in Statesville

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STATESVILLE, N.C. — Deputies were on the scene of a meth lab in Statesville Wednesday morning.

Only Eyewitness News was with law enforcement as a suspect was brought into custody.

That suspect said he is innocent.

The active lab and ingredients to make meth were found around 11 a.m. at an apartment on Shelton Avenue and SBI agents are working to clean up the mess.

Stay with wsoctv.com for the latest on this developing story.