Methamphetamine is known on the street as meth, crank, speed, crystal, ice, and glass. The drug itself is generally in a powder
form and is usually a white or off-white to brownish color. It also
may be seen in a rock form which sometimes is almost clear, hence
the slang terms crystal, glass, and ice. Meth can be snorted.
The high associated with meth can last
for many hours and it is highly addictive. Meth breaks down a
person’s body in several ways. This is not only due to the hazardous
chemicals it is made from, but also due to a person not eating or
sleeping while under its influence.
Lab Locations
Meth labs are being found in many places including homes, vehicles, motel rooms, storage units, fields, abandoned houses, barns and under bridges. Typically, criminals who manufacture meth try to make their lab in a place where it can quickly be abandoned or not readily detected.
Meth is easily produced using readily available ingredients which can be purchased at hardware and grocery stores.
Lab Indicators
Some things to look for which
may indicate the presence of a meth lab include:
1. The smell of chemical odors
2. Suspicious people around abandoned property
2. People smoking outdoors due to the volatile and flammable chemicals involved in the manufacturing process.
| Ingredients Include |
Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine |
Red Phosphorous |
Hydrochloric Acid |
Drain Cleaner |
Acetone |
Toluene |
Ether(Engine Starter Fluid) |
Muriatic Acid |
Battery Acid |
Lye |
Lantern Fuel |
Antifreeze |
Iodine, Rock Salt |
Lighter Fluid |
Propane |
Lithium Batteries |
| Items Used in the Process |
Match Sticks
Coffee Filters
Glass Cookware
Rubber Tubing
Laboratory Type Glassware
Anhydrous Ammonia
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Anhydrous Ammonia
An ingredient which is not readily available but is found at labs is anhydrous ammonia. For this reason, farmers and suppliers of anhydrous ammonia should be on alert to people purchasing/stealing anhydrous ammonia to manufacture meth.
Coffee Filters
Coffee filters are another of the many items which are used in the process If you know someone is purchasing large quantities of these ingredients or if you own/run a business where people are purchasing the items listed please contact us immediately.
What You Should Do If You Discover A Meth Lab
Due to the highly dangerous chemicals involved, only specially
trained technicians wearing protective suits and self contained
breathing apparatus can dismantle a meth lab, no matter how long it
has been inactive. If a lab is discovered, for your safety, do not
approach!!
Call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (785) 325-2293 or 911.
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Meth User |
Long Term Effects of Meth
Tooth decay Depression
Hallucinations
Insomnia
Malnutrition
Liver damage
Death
Weight Loss
Disorganized Lifestyle
Fatal Kidney and Lung Disease Brain Damage (Stroke)
Poor Coping Abilities
Permanent Psychological Damage
Violent/Aggressive Behavior
Behavior Resembling Paramoia
Schizophrenia
Lowered Resistance to Illness |
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