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.
Missouri Sheriff warns citizens not to rely on state statistics
July 14, 2008
In February 2008, 2 meth labs were discovered in Boone County, Missouri. One lab was found in an apartment located at 405 N. Garth Ave., and another active lab was found in the 4000 block of Griffits Lane, northwest of Columbia. Yet, both labs were omitted from Missouri’s yearly report about meth lab seizures. Read more