Crystal Meth

Recently, a fairly large drug lab was shut down on 7900 block of Nelson Street by the RCMP. It was discovered by city workers who became suspicious when they saw steam coming out of the manholes.

The Collingwood Community Policing Centre in Vancouver has developed a Methamphetamine Lab Awareness Program. The following article comes courtesy of their fine research:

"There is a new drug menace in your community. It is called methamphetamine, and it is an illegal and very addictive drug. It is made in illegal laboratories hurriedly set up in bathrooms, basements, garages, as well as many other places in a home. By mixing common household products sold in stores throughout your city, the bad guys make methamphetamine. Mixed together, household products can become explosive and/or give off toxic fumes that attack mucous membranes, skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract. Innocent people including children have died when methamphetamine labs have blown up in the past. The following is a list of ingredients commonly found in methamphetamines".
Dangerous Chemicals
Lithium
Red Phosphorus
Salt
Methanol
Sulfuric Acid
Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine
Alcohol
Veterinarian Products

Common Products
Alkaline Batteries
Matches
Rock Salt
Car Fuel System Cleaners
Drain and Grease Cleaners
Sudafed
Paint Thinners
Allergy Products

You Can Make A Difference.

"Drug dealers and methamphetamine manufactures have common habits that are easily observed. Alone, any of these activities or signs may not mean that drug dealing or methamphetamine manufacturing is occurring. However, some or several of them happening together may indicate a problem. The following is a list of common occurrences of tell-tale signs to look for:

Frequent visitors at all times of the day or night.

Frequent, late night activity.

Windows blackened out or curtains always drawn.

Visitors with expensive vehicles.

Unfriendly, appear secretive about their activities.

Watches cars suspiciously when they pass by.

Appears to be paranoid by exhibiting odd behaviour such as an extensive investment in home security.

Strange odours coming from house or garbage.

Garbage has numerous bottles and containers.

Setting out garbage in another neighbours' collection area.

If you find one, don't hesitate to call 911. If you suspect one, but aren't entirely sure, contact (604) 717-2935."

And just to keep you in the loop, here's the link for the Burnaby Now article on the recent drug lab found nearby Edmonds.

http://www.burnabynow.com/issues07/012107/news/012107nn6.html