Pubdate: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 Source: Orangeville Citizen (CN ON) Copyright: 2006 Orangeville Citizen Contact: http://www.citizen.on.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2529 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) CRYSTAL METH SAID FOUND Shelburne Police have uncovered evidence of the drug crystal methane, also known as crystal meth, in town. Although details of the investigation aren't being divulged, a public information session about the devastating effects and the dangers it poses is being planned for later this month. According to police, the drug is made from chemicals that are readily available at hardware stores and pharmacies. A meth lab can be set up in something as small as the trunk of a car. Police warn that due to the volatility of the chemicals used in the production crystal meth, labs pose an extreme risk of fire or explosion. Officers will be on hand during the information session discussing issues surrounding the effects of both crystal meth and marijuana grow houses and the effects these narcotics has on a community. The public is invited to attend the session on June 29 in Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. If you have any information for the police about crystal meth, contact the force at 925-3312. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman