Adopt-a-Forest - Meth Labs

Adopt-a-Forest - Safe Zone -Meth Labs

This is no picnic in the park
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WHAT IS IT?
Methamphetamine, an illegal drug, also called "meth", "crank", "ice", "chalk", "glass" or "yaba" is:

highly toxic
extremely dangerous

WHAT ARE ITS EFFECTS

The white crystalline powder:
affects the central nervous system
alters the brain chemistry
causes sever damage to internal organs

Typical meth lab trash

WHERE ARE METH LABS FOUND?

In the West and Midwest hidden
labs are usually set up in:
secluded areas
abandoned structures
automobile trunks
occupied or abandoned homes
our National Forests

METH LABS
CAN CAUSE:

soil and water contamination
explosions
fire
threats to fish and stream wildlife
costly Hazardous Materials clean up in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations

INGREDIENTS

drain cleaner pseudoephedrine
ether battery acid acetone
brake cleaner gasoline additive
lithium strips anhydrous ammonia

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Meth labs often produce strong odors that smell like ether, ammonia, acetone, or cat urine and large amounts of trash including:

antifreeze containers stained coffee filters (from chemicals) empty boxes of allergy tablets drain cleaner product cans and containers battery casings lantern fuel cans standard grill propane tanks (have blue coloring around the valve and handles)

WHEN YOU FIND
A METH LAB

Use extreme caution.
Do not approach or confront any individuals in the area.
Contact your nearest U.S. Forest Service Office or the local law enforcement with information about the location of the lab site.

FOR MORE INFOMATION

www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
www.lifeormeth.org
Contact your local law enforcement or Drug Enforcement Office.