Tag: Meth Labs: Page 2

Special Units

Half-ton of Meth Seized In Georgia 'Superlab'

The Atlanta Field Division of the DEA sent its Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Team in white "bunny suits" to collect evidence at the site prior to clean up.

November 30, 2010

Patrol

CVS Pharmacy Admits It Sold Meth-Making Chemical To Criminals

Retail pharmacy CVS agrees to pay a $77.6-million fine after admitting to unlawfully selling pseudo-ephedrine to criminals. It's the largest civil penalty under the federal Controlled Substance Act, according to the DEA.

October 13, 2010

Patrol

Mobile Meth Lab Driver Shoots Himself During Indiana Trooper's Vehicle Stop

A 24-year-old man operating a methamphetamine lab out of his 1995 Dodge Intrepid shot himself in the head, after Indiana State Trooper Caleb Anderson pulled him over in a Walgreen's parking lot.

July 26, 2010

Patrol

FLEOA, Vincent D'Onofrio Support Detox Program for Meth Cops

The Utah Meth Cops Project exists to treat law enforcement officers who have been repeatedly exposed to toxins in methamphetamine labs on the job. FLEOA invited project spokesperson Vincent D'Onofrio and FLEOA members who've gone through the treatment program to speak at the association's conference and raise awareness.

July 5, 2010

Patrol

Alabama Deputy Returns to Work, After Internal Probe Clears Him In Shooting

A Madison County (Ala.) Sheriff's deputy returns to work today, after an internal investigation cleared him in a deadly force incident a week ago, when a suspected meth cooker attempted to grab the deputy's gun.

April 19, 2010

Special Units

Sheriff's Tactical Team Ends Six-Hour Standoff at Meth House

The SWAT unit's entry led the the arrest of William Bishop, 46, and the discovery of ammonia, batteries, drain opener, and other ingredients used to make methamphetamine in an outdoor storage shed.

April 7, 2010

Editor's Notes

Money Laundering for Morons

Collectibles are fragile and a very poor investment. That's why I was stunned earlier this week when I read that a methamphetamine ring in Colorado used comic books for money laundering.

August 27, 2009

Patrol

Large Meth Ring Busted in Colorado

A massive methamphetamine ring with suspected gang affiliation that used women as drug mules and classic Batman and Superman comic books to hide drug profits has been dismantled after a year-long undercover operation.

August 24, 2009

Patrol

Minnesota Cops Who Stopped for Gas Bust Motorist Pulling in with "Cooking" Meth Lab

A search of the vehicle revealed an overwhelming odor of ammonia. Drug paraphernalia, containers and other items were located "that confirmed the presence of a methamphetamine lab," said West Hennepin Public Safety Director Ray McCoy.

May 6, 2009

Patrol

S.C. Officers Say Man Operated Meth Lab from His Vehicle

On Tuesday, officers say they saw the suspect breaking up pills and pouring chemicals while driving on U.S. 378, Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said.

January 8, 2009

Patrol

Clandestine Meth Labs

About 20 percent of all meth labs are discovered due to an explosion. Besides the obvious immediate concerns associated with any structure explosion, meth labs create a special set of problems for law enforcement. Police must be aware of these concerns and have a plan in place to mitigate them.

December 31, 2008

Gangs

Treasure Hunters and the Desert Madness

LASD SEB (SWAT) was called in. They approached the structures in an armored car. Suspect Kueck engaged the SEB vehicle with his .223 assault rifle giving away his position. A heavier LAPD SWAT armored battering ram was brought up and tear gas was fired into the wooden structure.

July 10, 2008