Fire danger in hold
(N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND. April 13. Auckland firemen today began unloading hazardous cargo that had been storm damaged on board the cargo vessel NZ Aorangi. A spillage of about 3000 gallons of lubricants, solvents, and chemicals has created a moderate fire and toxic risk, and about 20 firemen unloading the cargo had to wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing. The commander of the Auckland Fire Brigade (Mr A. W. Bruce), said the cargo compartment, which contained about 30 tons of drummed goods, could be completely discharged by tomorrow night at the earliest. Firemen this afternoon pumped out spilled liquids and unloaded undamaged drums. Drug haul Eight men were still with police following the biggest haul of amphetamines ever found in Britain and said by Scotland v ard to be worth more than s2m, the Press Association reported. The drugs were discovered in a luxury villa outside Glasgow by drugs squad officers. Equipment for producing the drug in vast amounts was also found.—London.
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Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34129, 15 April 1976, Page 16
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