Body found in Langley home after explosion possibly linked to illegal drug extraction lab – BC [Video]

A body has been found in a home that exploded in Langley on Friday morning.

RCMP said in an update on Monday morning that officers are working with the BC Coroners Service to identify the deceased person, which they previously stated was a woman.

In addition, the RCMP said that preliminary examination of the scene has investigators focused on the cause of the explosion and fire, which may be consistent with what is found at an illegal drug extraction lab.

However, officers said it may take some time to conclude.

“We looked at the expertise provided by the Township of Langley Fire Department, that is one of the angles that we’re still looking at, preliminary, that’s what we’re saying at this time, however, everything will be looked at until a definitive conclusion is found,” Sgt. Zynal Sharoom with Langley RCMP said.

Two people were critically injured in the explosion and …