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Learn to Recognize Drug Lab
Characteristics
and Contact the Proper Authority
"CALL THE LAW"
IS THERE A METH LAB COOKIN' IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Many people may be unaware that they're living near a methamphetamine lab. Here are some things to look for:
 | Unusual, strong odors (like cat urine, ether, ammonia, acetone or other chemicals). |
| Residences with windows blacked out. |
| Renters who pay their landlords in cash. (Most drug dealers trade exclusively in cash.) |
| 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. |
| Excessive trash including large amounts of items such as: antifreeze containers, lantern fuel cans, red chemically stained coffee filters, drain cleaner and duct tape. |
| Unusual amounts of clear glass containers being brought into the home. |
The presence of the following items could indicate the existence of a methamphetamine lab:
Alcohol
Ether
Benzene
Toluene/Paint Thinner
Freon
Acetone
Chloroform
Camp Stove Fuel/Coleman Fuel
Starting Fluid
Anhydrous Ammonia
"Heet"
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
Over-the-counter cold and asthma medications containing
ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
Cold Tablets
Bronchodialators
Energy Boosters
Rock Salt
Diet Aids
If you suspect a meth lab in your neighborhood
CALL THE LAW
Resource: Koch
Crime Institute
http://www.kci.org/meth_info/links.htm
