IS THERE A METH LAB COOKING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

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

• Strong smell that might resemble urine, or unusual chemical smell like ether, ammonia, or acetone.
• Little or no traffic during the day, but lots of traffic at extremely late hours.
• Extra efforts made to cover windows or reinforce doors.
• Residents never putting their trash out or burning all trash.
• Lab materials surrounding property (lantern fuel cans, red chemically stained coffee filters, clear glass jugs and duct tape).
• Vehicles loaded with trunks, chemical containers, or basic chemistry paraphernalia - glassware, rubber tubing, etc.
• Laboratory glassware being carried into residence.
• Inhabitants smoking outside due to the fumes.
• Dying grass or plants in a particular area.

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

Alcohol
Ether (Starting Fluid)
Toluene/Paint Thinner
Camp Stove Fuel/Coleman Fuel
Anhydrous Ammonia
Red Phosphorous (Matchbooks)
Lye (Red Devil Lye)
Drano
Battery Acid/Sulfuric Acid
Epsom Salts
Batteries/Lithium
Coffee Filters
Propane Cylinders
Fire Extinguishers
Hot Plates
Rock/Table Salt
Ephedrine (over-the-counter)
Cold Tablets/Bronchodialators
Energy Boosters/Diet Aids

If you suspect a meth lab in your neighborhood:

Call the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Dept. at 800-437-7317
Or you may send an anonymous tip by clicking here.

Do not take matters into your own hands!  Exposure to chemicals or suspects can be hazardous.