Harrisburg, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of Drew and Lauren Divelbliss of Washington County for operating a large-scale manufacturing lab producing DMT, Psilocybin mushrooms, and THC products. The operation was discovered at their home in Eighty Four, where approximately $200,000 in illegal narcotics and $300,000 in cash were seized.
The Bureau of Narcotics Investigation executed a search warrant on Monday, revealing multiple rooms dedicated to the drug manufacturing process. The presence of dangerous chemicals in the home posed a significant risk, especially to the two children residing there. As a result, Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, face felony charges of possession with intent to deliver and two counts each of endangering the welfare of children. They were arraigned Monday night, with bail set at $250,000 each.
“This was a large-scale, highly-profitable manufacturing operation happening with two children at the home, which was essentially converted into a lab to produce illegal substances,” Attorney General Henry said. “A thorough investigation and great collaboration with law enforcement partners resulted in the shutdown of this production operation and intervention to protect the children.”
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, who secured the scene due to the hazardous chemicals, assisted in the investigation.
Captain James Curto, Director of the Pennsylvania State Police Drug Law Enforcement Division, emphasized the severity of the offenses, particularly due to the presence of children.
“The charges for the production of these illegal drugs, a serious offense, were made even more egregious by the presence of children in the home,” he said. “The cooperation shown here between agencies underscores the commitment to protecting our communities and making the Commonwealth safer.”
The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle this and similar operations.
