The Ellis County Press: Meth lab discovery nets 3 arrests

Meth lab discovery nets 3 arrests
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Editor on 02/20/2009 09:21:00


STAFF REPORT
WAXAHACHIE - Two white males and a white female were arrested and charged with
manufacture and/or deliver of a controlled substance, possession or transport of
anhydrous ammonia in improper containers, and possession or transport of certain
chemicals with intent to manufacture a controlled substance last week.
Around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 12, investigators with the Ellis County Narcotics Task
Force received a complaint of a noxious chemical odor in the area of the 5300
block of E. FM 875 near Waxahachie .
Investigators found the odor came from a methamphetamine production lab and were
able to trace the noxious odor to a residence located in the 5300 block of E. FM
875.
Task force investigators along with Ellis County Sheriff's Office Patrol
Deputies found an active clandestine methamphetamine production lab.
After obtaining a search warrant, investigators found a methamphetamine
production process in progress.
With the assistance of the Waxahachie Rural Fire Department, task force officers
neutralized the production process.
Investigators also found remnants of past methamphetamine production and
ingredients including several containers of anhydrous ammonia which is a highly
toxic and volatile chemical used in the production of methamphetamine.
Also found was finished methamphetamine product. All toxic chemicals were
disposed of by a hazardous chemical disposal team.
The Ellis County Narcotics Task Force is made up of Police Officers from the
Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the Waxahachie Police Department.