METH PRESENTATION

What is Methamphetamine?What is Methamphetamine?

WHAT IS WHAT IS METHAMPHETAMINEMETHAMPHETAMINE

Methamphetamine is a stimulantMethamphetamine is a stimulant..

Methamphetamine is also called “Crystal, Meth, Ice, Speed, CrankMethamphetamine is also called “Crystal, Meth, Ice, Speed, Crank””

Methamphetamine is a powder or crystal. Meth is usually smoked bMethamphetamine is a powder or crystal. Meth is usually smoked by y heating the powder or rocks. It can also be snorted in its powdheating the powder or rocks. It can also be snorted in its powder form er form Meth is sometimes made into capsules or pills.Meth is sometimes made into capsules or pills.

*Meth is highly addictive, and users just want more.

*Meth makes the heart race and sends blood pressuresky-high and can keep the user awake for days at a time.

*Meth can also cause breathing problems.

*Meth takes away a persons appetite while also causing hyperactivity, leaving the door open for anorexia.

*People who do meth get irritable, confused, and easily freaked out. It causes extreme paranoia.

*It can lead to death, strokes, and damage to the heartand blood vessels.

*Meth users teeth become rotten from the heat of the pipe and harsh chemicals in the smoke.

Users of large amount of methamphetamines over a long period of time can develop an amphetamine psychosis, which is a mental disorder similar to paranoid schizophrenia. The symptoms of this psychosis are hallucinations, delusions, and extreme paranoia.

METH METH AND THE BODYAND THE BODY

METH PIPE

What happens to People that use What happens to People that use MethMeth

Effects on the MindEffects on the MindParanoiaParanoiaDepressionDepressionIrritabilityIrritabilityPanic attacksPanic attacksMental IllnessMental IllnessDelusionsDelusionsHallucinationsHallucinationsSleep Sleep DeprivationDeprivationExtreme Extreme ViolenceViolence

Open SoresMeth users suffer from what they call "Crank Bugs".Meth is manufactured with chemicals that are toxic to the human body, and once the drug is taken the chemicals remain. The body's natural reaction is to try and eliminate the toxins. Users itch and scratch which causes the open sores.

The cycle of abuseThe cycle of abuse

Who is using methamphetamine?There are two basic profiles of users reported by law enforcement and treatment professionals:

1) students, both high school and college age;

2) white, blue-collar workers and unemployed people in their 20s and 30s.

HOW IS METH MADEThe processing required to make methamphetamine from precursor

substances is easier and more accessible than ever. The needed items can be purchased at local retailers. Common ingredients:

Cold tablets, lithium batteries, Toluene, Ether, drain cleaner, Anhydrous ammonia, Red phosphorus, iodine, gun scrubber

There are literally thousands of recipes and information about making meth on the Internet.

An investment of a few hundred dollars in over-the-counter medications and chemicals can produce thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine.

The average “METH COOKER" annually teaches ten other people how to make the drug.

METH LAB IN RURAL MAPLETON MARCH 2004

Pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine (Cold Medicine)(Cold Medicine)

High Blood High Blood PressurePressureHeart ProblemsHeart ProblemsAnxietyAnxietyDizzinessDizzinessVomitingVomitingKidney FailureKidney FailureSeizuresSeizuresDEATHDEATH

HazardsHazards

BLISTER PACKS FROM PILL PACKAGING

Acetone/Ethyl AlcoholAcetone/Ethyl Alcohol

Extremely Extremely FlammableFlammableSevere stomach Severe stomach irritationirritationComaComaDEATHDEATH

Hazards

EtherEther

Starting FluidStarting Fluid

Red Phosphorus Red Phosphorus (matches)(matches)

Explodes on Explodes on contact contact Ignites if heatedIgnites if heatedVapors severely Vapors severely burn nose, throat, burn nose, throat, lungs and eyeslungs and eyesDEATHDEATH

Hazards

Lithium MetalLithium MetalRemoved from BatteriesRemoved from BatteriesCaustic (burns flesh)Caustic (burns flesh)Explodes on contact with waterExplodes on contact with waterExtreme Injury or DEATHExtreme Injury or DEATH

Hazards

COOKERS WILL REMOVE THE LITHUIM STRIPS FROM BATTERIES

BATTERY WRAPPINGS

Anhydrous Ammonia Anhydrous Ammonia (Fertilizer)(Fertilizer)

Throat SwellingThroat SwellingChokingChokingEye DamageEye DamageBurns nose and Burns nose and throatthroatVery often inhaling Very often inhaling it results in a slow it results in a slow painful DEATHpainful DEATH

Hazards

ANYHDROUS AMMONIAANYHDROUS AMMONIA

ATTEMPTED ANYDROUS AMMONIA THEFT RURAL PEMBERTON, MN

Rural Mapleton Area in Blue Earth County. 20lb LP cylinder connected to a commercial Anhydrous Ammonia fill station.

ANHYDROUS WILL CAUSE THE BRASS TO TURN ROBIN EGG BLUE IN COLOR

TANK RECOVERED IN RURAL

MAPLETON

Meth Lab found in a residence in Blue Earth County Dec 2004

FOR EVERY METH LAB DISCOVERED

IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THERE ARE

12 UNDISCOVERED ACTIVE LABS

The drug can be made in a makeshift "lab" that can fit into a

suit case.

LAB FOUND NEAR GOOD THUNDER

Meth lab trendsMeth lab trends

1996 1996 --17 meth labs were found in MN17 meth labs were found in MN

1998 1998 --35 meth labs were found in MN35 meth labs were found in MN

2003 2003 --450450 labs investigated in Minnesotalabs investigated in Minnesota

GLASSWARE

MIXER USED TO GRIND THE PSEUDOEPHRINE TABLETS

COFFEE FILTER STAINED WITH BYPRODUCT FROM A PILL WASH

LIQUID IS HEATED TO EVAPORATE THE WASH CHEMICAL FROM THE PRODUCT

Gas generatorGas generator

Components of a METH lab found in a ditch by a Rapidan Township employee while working Northwest of Good Thunder on 08/05/03

WHERE HAVE METH LABS BEEN WHERE HAVE METH LABS BEEN DISCOVEREDDISCOVERED

HOMESHOMESVEHICLESVEHICLESMOTEL ROOMSMOTEL ROOMSFARM BUILDINGSFARM BUILDINGSSECLUDED WOODED SITESSECLUDED WOODED SITESSTORAGE BUILDINGSSTORAGE BUILDINGS

MOBILE METH LAB

LAB LOCATED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

METH LABS OR DUMP SITES IN METH LABS OR DUMP SITES IN BLUE EARTH COUNTY FOR 2003BLUE EARTH COUNTY FOR 2003

RAPIDANRAPIDANGOOD THUNDERGOOD THUNDERGARDEN CITYGARDEN CITYMAPLETONMAPLETONEAGLE LAKEEAGLE LAKEVernon CenterVernon Center

ST. CLAIRST. CLAIRMADISON LAKEMADISON LAKEMANKATOMANKATOPEMBERTONPEMBERTONLAKE CRYSTALLAKE CRYSTAL

LABS FOUND IN OR NEAR WERE FOUND IN OR NEAR THESE CITIES

DANGERS TO THE INVESTIGATING

OFFICERS AND FIRE PERSONNEL

Exposure to hazardous chemicals and unsafe chemical containers

LAB FOUND IN BLUE EARTH COUNTY

GUNS AND STOLEN PROPERTY ARE USUALLY FOUND AT OR NEAR METH LABS

Environmental Issues

In addition to the risk of explosive gases, chemical contamination from the hazardous waste of these clan labs poses a serious threat to the environmentand consequently to the health of unsuspecting citizens in nearby communities.

Each pound of meth manufactured in a clan lab generates up to 5 to 7lbs of toxic waste. Clan lab operators routinely dump such waste into local streams,rivers, and sewage systems in order to cover up the evidence of their illegal operations.

Moreover, chemical reactions that occur during the manufacturing of meth produce chemical vapors that can permeate walls, carpets, plaster, and even the wooden structures of buildings.

The average clan lab costs $3,000 to clean up. However, large production labs, because of the significant quantities of toxic chemicals and higher hazardous waste disposal charges, can result in cleanup costs exceeding $100,000. Annually, the overall cleanup of these labs costs the DEA and other government agencies millions of dollars

COOKERS ROUTINELY DUMP CHEMICAL WASTES AND SUPPLIES IN ROAD DITCHES AND ON ABANDONED PROPERTIES

Old Imperial gas station off of CR 69 on the south side of Hwy 169 in South bend Twp, Blue Earth County

How much does METH cost on the street?

The cost varies according to several factors, including purity of the drug, the region in which it is sold, the source of the drug (local product vs. imported) and availability of the drug.

The approximate prices are:$25 per 1/4 gram $ 100 per gram $1000 per ounce

Experts estimate that one ounce of meth equals about 110 meth "hits."

WHAT CAN WE DO?WHAT CAN WE DO?

REPORTREPORTALLALL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO TO

LAW ENFORCEMENTLAW ENFORCEMENT

Signs of a meth lab operationSigns of a meth lab operationChemical odorsChemical odorsPersons coming & going at all hoursPersons coming & going at all hoursExcessive traffic, often short stay Excessive traffic, often short stay Chemical containers Chemical containers -- tubing used in these containers tubing used in these containers Exhaust fans in constant Exhaust fans in constant use Large quantities or matches, acetone, lithium use Large quantities or matches, acetone, lithium batteries and other meth making ingredients batteries and other meth making ingredients Coffee grinders, blenders with white residue Coffee Coffee grinders, blenders with white residue Coffee filters with red stains filters with red stains Filthy living conditions Filthy living conditions Chemical containers in the trashChemical containers in the trashThermos, plastic liter pop bottles Thermos, plastic liter pop bottles Plastic baggiesPlastic baggies

WATCH FOR POSSIBLE SIGNS OF A WATCH FOR POSSIBLE SIGNS OF A METH LABMETH LAB

FREQUENT VISITORS AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY OR NIGHTFREQUENT VISITORS AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY OR NIGHTACTIVITY AT THE HOUSE IS USUALLY AT ODD HOURS OR LATE AT ACTIVITY AT THE HOUSE IS USUALLY AT ODD HOURS OR LATE AT NIGHTNIGHTOCCUPANTS ARE UNFRIENDLY, APPEAR SECRETIVE ABOUT OCCUPANTS ARE UNFRIENDLY, APPEAR SECRETIVE ABOUT ACTIVITIESACTIVITIESOCCUPANTS WATCH CARS SUSPICIOUSLY WHEN THEY PASS BYOCCUPANTS WATCH CARS SUSPICIOUSLY WHEN THEY PASS BYWINDOWS BLACKENED OR CURTAINS ALWAYS DRAWNWINDOWS BLACKENED OR CURTAINS ALWAYS DRAWNCHEMICAL ODORS COMING FROM THE HOUSE, SHED OR GARAGECHEMICAL ODORS COMING FROM THE HOUSE, SHED OR GARAGEGARBAGE CONTAINS NUMEROUS BOTTLES CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CONTAINS NUMEROUS BOTTLES CONTAINERS AND MATERIALS LIKE (BLISTER PACKS, BATTERIES, DRAIN CLEANER)MATERIALS LIKE (BLISTER PACKS, BATTERIES, DRAIN CLEANER)OCCUPANTS DISPLAY A PARANOID OR ODD BEHAVIOROCCUPANTS DISPLAY A PARANOID OR ODD BEHAVIOROCCUPANTS APPEAR TO BE UNEMPLOYED OR NO SIGN OF OCCUPANTS APPEAR TO BE UNEMPLOYED OR NO SIGN OF LEGITAMITE INCOMELEGITAMITE INCOMEOCCUPANTS DO NOT PUT THEIR GARBAGE OUT FOR COLLECTIONOCCUPANTS DO NOT PUT THEIR GARBAGE OUT FOR COLLECTION

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Victim of a meth lab fire