The Edenvale SAPS bust a drug lab in Dowerglen extension 4 in Edenvale this evening after following up on information received.

One man was arrested at the townhouse complex.

When officers tried to apprehend the man he attempted to flee.

He was treated for an injury to his leg after falling from the third floor of the complex building.

SAPS recovered drug manufacturing paraphernalia inside the house as well as chemicals used in the manufacturing of crystal meth.

The value of the drugs will be determined after on-scene investigations have been completed this evening.