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Man charged after investigation uncovers "laboratory" of chemicals, drugs and guns in Olney home, police say
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Key Points:
- Eugene Horsch was arrested in Philadelphia for carrying a fake federal law enforcement badge, possessing guns with obliterated serial numbers, and stockpiling dangerous chemicals in his home.
- The investigation began after a park ranger spotted suspicious behavior involving Horsch and his girlfriend near Independence Mall, leading to the discovery of a fake DEA badge, weapons, and identification linked to a missing woman.
- A search of Horsch's home uncovered a chemical "laboratory," a 55-gallon drum with hoses, a small marijuana operation, and extensive ballistic evidence, though the purpose of the chemicals remains unclear.
- The FBI's Major Case Team is assisting in cataloguing the chemicals, and Philly homicide detectives are leading the investigation with FBI support.
- Horsch currently faces weapons and drug charges, and authorities continue to investigate the connection to the missing woman whose identity has not yet been released.
