DEA agents execute search warrant at warehouse in Denver metro area, possible hazmat situation

On Tuesday morning, Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a search warrant at a warehouse in Adams County. Just after 6 a.m., agents arrived at the warehouse located in the 2200 block of E. 76th Avenue, according to DEA Assistant Special Agent In Charge James Stroop. 

According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the search warrant was in regard to a "possible lab of some sort." Deputies said they were at the location to assist DEA agents. The sheriff's office said it may be a possible hazmat situation. 

The DEA told CBS News Colorado that this operation has been a culmination of a long-term investigation.

"There are no known threats to the community at this time," said Stroop. 

The DEA said there were other agencies involved in the operation, including the Environmental Protection Agency. 

The CBS Colorado helicopter flew over the scene, which showed several emergency vehicles from the different agencies, along with dozens of personnel, some of them dressed in hazmat gear.