Attorney Generals on Meth
October 30, 2008
“The potential exists, however, for domestic labs to re-emerge as the primary meth production source. Mexico is taking significant measures to control the importation of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, and some organizations are now finding it easier to acquire the chemicals needed to produce methamphetamine in the U.S. Super labs are now appearing in the West.” - Wisconsin Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen, “Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen: We must stay a step ahead in meth fight”, 10/3/08
“If you are not seeing it in your state, hold on. It’s coming,” - Georgia Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker (D). - “Import of Methamphetamine from Mexico Offsets Local Progress”, Washington Post, 3/13/07
“Even as we are doing everything we can from the law enforcement aspect, we have a generation of addicts out there. We don’t have adequate treatment facilities. We know how to put people in jail, but I think we all need to recognize there is more to this problem than incarceration.” - Kentucky Attorney General Gregory D. Stumbo (D). - “Import of Methamphetamine from Mexico Offsets Local Progress”, Washington Post, 3/13/07
“It is spread between rural areas, suburban areas and cities throughout all of our states.” - Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D). - “Import of Methamphetamine from Mexico Offsets Local Progress”, Washington Post, 3/13/07
“I think my colleagues would agree it is probably the ugliest drug that has come down the pike in 40 years. It is highly addictive. It is poor man’s crack.” - Virginia Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell (R) - “Import of Methamphetamine from Mexico Offsets Local Progress”, Washington Post, 3/13/07
“Meth abuse in Colorado has risen to extremely dangerous levels. The damage meth inflicts on our communities and economy is immeasurable. - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers.- “Attorney General Suthers Announces State’s Largest Effort To Combat Methamphetamine Abuse, 07/25/2006
“Methamphetamine is a cancer eating away at our state. Meth impacts families, communities and the environment and it’s crucial we bring this problem under control. - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, ‘”McKenna names members of Attorney General’s Meth Task Force” , 8/2/05
Firefighter escapes with his life in meth lab fire but loses his career
October 29, 2008
Darrien South, a volunteer fireman in Watauga County, North Carolina, has had to change his career as the result of the injuries he sustained in a meth lab fire.
Children get decontaminated after a meth lab home bust
October 29, 2008
Everything inside of a home that’s being used to make methamphetamine gets contaminated with toxic chemicals, including the adults and children living inside of them.
Are you a landlord that is worried about renting your property to a meth lab cook? If you haven’t read our list of precautions for landlords yet, you can click here to see them now.
Super Meth Lab blows up in Madeira County, California
October 27, 2008
A 33 year old, Mexican national, is said to be responsible for a meth lab explosion in Madeira County, California. When firefighters arrived at the home, they discovered that the fire had originated in two sheds behind the house. The sheds were being rented by the Mexican meth cook. The lab was capable of producing hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine according to investigators. The location of the lab was on Avenue 16 1/2 just east of Road 16.
According to CBS 47 TV, “Hazmat and environmental crews had to wait over two days to access this site because of toxic conditions and dangerous contamination. The materials inside the sheds even affected how firefighters attacked the blaze because if they douse the flames with water, the poisonous materials would seep into the ground. It is estimated that at least four 55-gallon drums worth of soil will have to be removed from this site because of contamination.”
The owner of the property and the person renting the home both said they had no idea that the sheds were being used as meth labs. The owner of the property will now be responsible for the demolition and may be responsible for paying for some of the cleanup. Madeira County will pay for the initial cleanup of the property which is said to be about $25,000. Any additional cost for cleanup will be handed over to the owner of the home. CBS 47 says this is the third meth lab explosion in Madeira County in the last six years.
Reference: “Super Meth Lab discovered in Madeira County” 10/27/2008, http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=231bdcf0-334e-46ea-b7a1-0478af7bc9dc
What happens when a meth lab explodes
October 27, 2008
Meth cooks face an ever present danger. Meth labs explode. But what happens after the explosion? Anyone in the home, including children and pets, face the risk of getting serious burns and breathing in deadly toxins, toxins that can burn their lungs, cause brain damage and cancer, and other serious health problems. Well, that’s what happens to the lucky ones, anyway. The others lose their lives.
But, meth cooks aren’t the only ones that are put at risk when a meth lab explodes. Once the explosion ends, the fire and the rescue efforts begin. To the firefighters, EMTs, and all who are willing to risk their lives to save others, thank you!
National Clandestine Meth Lab Registries
October 27, 2008
The following link will take you to the list of clandestine meth labs that are on record with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. If a home or apartment that you are thinking about buying or renting has not been recorded by the DEA, DO NOT assume that the home was never used as a meth lab. The government does not require states to provide them with meth lab bust information, so these lists should not be considered complete.
*If you are searching for a meth lab home on the Internet, keep this in mind:
Be suspicious of any websites that tell you that they have a complete listing of meth lab homes in the U.S.! THERE IS NO SUCH THING! Meth labs crop up every minute of every day somewhere in America!
NEVER buy or rent a home, based on the fact that it was not listed on any websites that you’ve found on the Internet! If you do, you are at risk of buying a contaminated home that can hurt both your family’s physical and financial health.
If you need help with a meth lab home situation, email us your question(s) and we’ll do our best to help you protect yourself and your family. We don’t want what happened to us to happen to anyone else!
Click here to see the DEA listing of meth labs. Read more
Making Psuedephedrine products in to prescription drugs won’t solve the meth lab problem
October 26, 2008
Representative John Mizuno of Hawaii is asking legislators to make cold and allergy products containing pseudoephedrine available by prescription only. Mizuno hopes that by changing the classification of Sudafed and similar products to Schedule III drugs, that he will cut off the drugs that meth cooks need to Read more
If you don’t think meth affects your life, think again
October 25, 2008
Watch this video called “No Meth: The Raging Fire” to hear what community professionals and civilians have to say about how meth has effected their community.
Although this video was produced in 2006 in the state of Oregon, the problems that meth caused them still remain today, not only in Oregon but throughout most of the U.S.
Before you buy a foreclosed home ask yourself at least one question
October 23, 2008
If you are thinking about buying a home that is being sold as a foreclosure, ask yourself one question before you sign on the dotted line. Was the home ever used as a meth lab?
Meth Lab Seizures in the U.S.
October 22, 2008
Over 50,000 meth labs have been reported to the DEA by county Sheriff’s offices since 2003.
All information given to the DEA by counties in the U.S. is strictly voluntary. Voluntary submission of meth lab data means that most meth labs are most likely not going to be reported to the DEA.