IS THERE A METH LAB COOKIN' IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

Many people may be unaware that they're living near a meth lab. Here are some things to look for:

  • Unusual, strong odors (like cat urine, ether, ammonia, acetone or other chemicals).

  • Residences with windows blacked out.

  • Renters who pay their landlords in cash. (Most drug dealers trade exclusively 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 large amounts of 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.


These anhydrous ammonia tanks are extremely dangerous. The valves have been modified by the meth lab cooks. These valves are not compatible with anhydrous ammonia and are covered with a green corrosion.
 They can explode and kill.

LP tank as it should look. BEFORE              AFTER   LP tank filled with anhydrous ammonia ruptured.

Presence of the following items could indicate the existence of a meth lab:

Alcohol
Ether
Benzene
Toluene/Paint Thinner
Freon
Acetone
Chloroform
Camp Stove Fuel/Coleman Fuel
Starting Fluid
Anhydrous Ammonia
"Heet"
White Gasoline
Phenyl-2-Propane
Phenylacetone
Phenylpropanolamine
Iodine Crystals
Red Phosphorous
Black Iodine
Lye (Red Devil Lye)
Drano
Muriatic/Hydrochloric Acid
Battery Acid/Sulfuric Acid
Epsom Salts
Batteries/Lithium
Sodium Metal
Wooden Matches
Propane Cylinders
Hot Plates
Ephedrine (over-the-counter)
Cold Tablets
Bronchodialators
Energy Boosters
Rock Salt
Diet Aids

Chemicals                       Glassware, funnels, filters and sudafed.

If you suspect a meth lab in your neighborhood

Call the Tukwila Tip Line at 1-206-431-3689
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