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 - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager