Pubdate: Sat, 26 Oct 2002
Source: Daily Camera (CO)
Copyright: 2002 The Daily Camera.
Contact:  http://www.thedailycamera.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/103
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

METH LAB RECOGNITION CLUES

- - Unusual, strong odors (like cat urine, ether, vinegar, ammonia or other 
chemicals).

- - Residences with windows blacked out.

- - Discoloration (usually a brown or rust color) of the structure, pavement 
or soils.

- - Eyes, nose or throat irritation from the surrounding environment.

- - Renters who pay their landlords 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 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.

Source: North Metro Drug Task Force and North Metro Fire Rescue District
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MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager