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“Service Through the Community” |
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Methamphetamine is sweeping through Jackson County leaving many broken homes and troubled citizens in it’s path. “Meth” as it has come to be known, is destroying many lives of many citizens. Diligent efforts are made daily by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office along with multiple other state and federal agencies in our war against “meth” dealers and users. “Meth” is one of the most hazardous and harmful drugs on the streets today. One of our most useful weapons in our fight against drugs is the public. Hopefully some of this information will help the citizens of Jackson County become more aware of the signs of methamphetamine users and the ever increasing and extremely hazardous signs of a “meth” lab. Signs and Symtons of “meth” users: Hyperactivity, wakefulness, loss of appetite, incessant talking, extreme moodiness and irritability, repetitious behaviors such as picking at skin or pulling out hair, false sense of confidence and power, aggressive or violent behavior, and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. As effects of the drug wane, the user may sleep for extended periods (24-48 hours or more) and exhibit prolonged sluggishness and severe depression. The paraphernalia of meth use may be observed: syringes, razor blades, drinking straws cut down to 3-4”, small zipper-closure plastic bags (1-2” square), and small glass pipes. Signs of a “meth’ lab: At a site where methamphetamine is being manufactured, one would likely notice signs of use and dealing, in addition to smelling strong odors (often described as smelling like cat urine) observing large amounts of trash, canisters of denatured alcohol, camping fuel, muratic acid, and/or lye, multiple packages of over-the-counter medications containing pseudoephedrine (most often cold/allergy tablets or diet aids), coffee filters stained red (from red phosphorous used to accelerate the manufacturing process), rock salt, plastic tubing and glass jars, flasks, or cookware. Most of these items have legitimate household uses, but the typical consumer will not possess ten cans of camping fuel or 20 packages of cold medication. IF YOU SUSPECT A “METH” LAB PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY! INVESTIGATOR RON MATHIS (828) 586-1394 |
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