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IS THERE A METH LAB COOKIN' IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

 

 

Many people may be unaware that they're living near a Meth Lab. Here are some things to look for:

 

bullet Unusual, strong odors (like cat urine, ether, ammonia, acetone or other chemicals).
bullet Residences with windows blacked out.
bullet Renters who pay their landlords in cash. (Most drug dealers trade exclusively in cash.)
bullet Lots of traffic - people coming and going at unusual times. There may be little traffic during the day, but at night the activity increases dramatically.
bullet Excessive trash including large amounts of items such as: antifreeze containers, lantern fuel cans, red chemically stained coffee filters, drain cleaner and duct tape.
bullet Unusual amounts of clear glass containers being brought into the home.

The presence of these items could indicate the existence of a  Meth Lab cooking in your neighborhood:

Alcohol
Ether
Benzene
Toluene/Paint Thinner
Freon
Acetone
Chloroform
Camp Stove Fuel/Coleman Fuel
Starting Fluid
Anhydrous Ammonia/cylinder tank with a blue valve
"Heat"
White Gasoline
Phenyl-2-Propane
Phenylacetone
Phenylpropanolamine
Iodine Crystals
Red Phosphorous
Black Iodine
Lye (Red Devil Lye)
Drano
Muriatic/Hydrochloric Acid
Battery Acid/Sulfuric Acid
Epsom Salts
Batteries/Lithium
Sodium Metal
Wooden Matches
Propane Cylinders
Hot Plates
Ephedrine (over-the-counter)
Cold Tablets
Bronchodialators
Energy Boosters
Rock Salt
Diet Aids

If you suspect a Meth Lab in your neighborhood report it immediately by calling 1-800-572-6604

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Last updated: Monday February 12, 2007