Homemade bio diesel fuel taken away

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) - Police were called to the scene of a man making gas.

Homemade bio diesel fuel was taken from 312 Bosewell Avenue.

Making bio diesel fuel is not illegal, but according to police 200 gallons were taken.

The combustible fuel was manufactured from cooking oils. It was stored in 55 gallon drums. It was taken from the stairwell of the home, as well as off of the back of a pickup truck.

The Department of Environmental Protection is checking on the facts regarding the amount of fuel inside the home, whether or not it is illegal, and what hazards it may cause.

Bio diesel fuel is used for cars and other gas powered items.