1. Clandestine Lab Safety and Awareness
Instructor and Information

2. Course Overview and Objectives
Understand the History of Methamphetamine
Recognize Methamphetamine Labs
Understand Methamphetamine Cooking Methods
Understand the Dangers of Methamphetamine Labs

3. Video Clip
Excerpt From:
Salton Sea

4. History of Methamphetamine
P2P Method
Ephedrine Reduction Method

5. Methamphetamine Labs: The History
1887: First Synthesized - (Made from the drug ephedrine, an organic substance used as a medicine in China for centuries.)
1932: Sold in the U.S. as a nasal spray for treatment of inflammation of nasal passages.
1937: Used in tablet form to treat Narcolepsy (Spontaneous Sleep Disorder)
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1930s-'40s: First epidemic of Methamphetamine abuse (Used by Allied and Axis troops to improve soldiers' performance. Major problem in Japan after World War II)

6. Methamphetamine Labs: P2P Method
1960s: Second epidemic of Methamphetamine abuse
P2P METHOD
Required 72 hrs for Cooking
Caused Strong Odors
Required Knowledge of Chemistry
Required Elaborate Lab Operations
Required Remote Locations

7. Methamphetamine Labs: P2P Method
1960s: Second epidemic of Methamphetamine abuse
NOT THE CURRENT PROBLEM!
P2P Methamphetamine “Biker Dope” is virtually extinct!

8. Methamphetamine Labs: Ephedrine Reduction Method
1960s: Second epidemic of Methamphetamine abuse
Early 1980s: Ephedrine/Pseudo-ephedrine Reduction becomes the method of choice for manufacturing Methamphetamine.
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9. Methamphetamine Labs: Ephedrine Reduction Method
1960s: Second epidemic of Methamphetamine abuse
Early 1980s: Ephedrine/Pseudo-ephedrine Reduction becomes the method of choice for manufacturing Methamphetamine.

10. Methamphetamine Labs: Ephedrine Reduction Method
1960s: Second epidemic of Methamphetamine abuse
Early 1980s: Ephedrine/Pseudo-ephedrine Reduction becomes the method of choice for manufacturing Methamphetamine.
ADVANTAGES:
Faster Production (8 hrs)
Odors Not as Strong
Easier to Obtain Chemicals
Produces Better Quality Methamphetamine than the P2P Method

11. Recognition of Methamphetamine Labs
Locations
Equipment
Chemicals

12. Video Clip Excerpt From: California Department of Criminal Justice
“The Hidden Dangers of Meth Labs”
2000

13. Recognition of Clandestine Labs
Clandestine Lab Awareness Course
Recognition of Clandestine Drug Laboratories

14. ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE!
Locations of Drug Labs
Common Locations
In suburban areas
Hotels
Motels
Apartments
In rural areas
Along transportation routes
Inside vehicles and conveyances
ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE!

15. Equipment in Methamphetamine Labs
Hardware
Glassware
Other equipment

16. The Cooking Methods Red Phosphorous Anhydrous Ammonia Ephedrine/Pseudo
Iodine
Anhydrous Ammonia
Lithium or Sodium Metal

17. Red Phosphorus Method - Processes and Hazards
Precursor
Reagents
Extraction
Separation
Cooking
Acid to Base
Salting out

18. Sources of Ephedrine & “Pseudo”
Precursor Chemicals
Sources of Ephedrine & “Pseudo”

19. Sources of Ephedrine & “Pseudo”
Precursor Chemicals
Sources of Ephedrine & “Pseudo”

20. Precursor Chemicals
680 Tablets are needed to produce one ounce of Methamphetamine Source: D.E.A.

21. PSEUDO-EPHEDRINE THEFT ISSUE
Video Clip
9 News Report
PSEUDO-EPHEDRINE THEFT ISSUE
Denver, CO

22. Commercial grade red phosphorous
Red Phosphorous Method
REAGENTS
RED PHOSPHOROUS is the most common type of phosphorous used in meth labs.
Commercial grade red phosphorous

23. Red Phosphorous Method
REAGENTS
RED PHOSPHOROUS extraction most often from the striker plates of matches.

24. IODINE CRYSTAL EXTRACTION
Red Phosphorous Method
REAGENTS
IODINE CRYSTAL EXTRACTION

25. Red Phosphorous Method
REAGENTS
IODINE

26. RED PHOSPHOROUS extraction can be a very dangerous process…
Red Phosphorous Method
RED PHOSPHOROUS extraction can be a very dangerous process…

27. NOTE: The explosion shot an aluminum can through the table…
Red Phosphorous Method
Washington State motel where an explosion occurred during red phosphorous extraction from matchbooks.
NOTE: The explosion shot an aluminum can through the table…

28. The injured suspect waiting for hospital transport…
Red Phosphorous Method
Washington State motel where an explosion occurred during red phosphorous extraction from matchbooks.
The injured suspect waiting for hospital transport…
Photo: Washington State Patrol S.I.R.T.

29. “I was just watching T.V. and something blew up.”
Red Phosphorous Method
Suspect says,
“I was just watching T.V. and something blew up.”
Photo: Washington State Patrol S.I.R.T.

30. Red Phosphorous Method
Precursor Extraction

31. Red Phosphorous Method
Precursor Extraction
GRIND TABLETS

32. Red Phosphorous Method
Precursor Extraction
Tablet extraction and other reactions in the pantry of an rental house.

33. SEPARATE LIQUID & COOK OFF SOLVENT
Red Phosphorous Method Separation
SEPARATE LIQUID & COOK OFF SOLVENT

34. Red Phosphorous Method Cooking

35. Meth cook Broomfield Colorado
Red Phosphorous Method
National Jewish & NMTF
Meth cook Broomfield Colorado
2003

36. Containers may explode when heated!
Red Phosphorous Method
Initial Reaction
RESIDUAL GASSES (Always present):
Toxic - May be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Flammable - May be ignited by heat, sparks, or flame.
Containers may explode when heated!

37. Red Phosphorous Method Cooking - Hazards
Initial reaction, in a home, set up using a coffee pot as the reaction vessel.

38. Red Phosphorous Method Cooking - Hazards
Initial reaction set up in a home.
Note the way this has been tied to the main gas line for the house.

39. VENT BAGS Red Phosphorous Method Cooking - Hazards
Also referred to as “DEATH BAGS”
Commonly contain phosphine gas
Mobile Home Lab

40. Red Phosphorous Method Cooking - Hazards
A “push-pull” type of vent apparatus located in a mobile home lab in Colorado.

42. Meth cook Broomfield Colorado
Red Phosphorous Method Acid to Base
National Jewish & NMTF
Meth cook Broomfield Colorado
2003

43. COMMON SOLVENTS USED IN VARIOUS STAGES OF THE PROCESS
Red Phosphorous Method Acid to Base to Salt Out
COMMON SOLVENTS USED IN VARIOUS STAGES OF THE PROCESS

44. SEPARATE FOR SOLVENT LAYER
Red Phosphorous Method Acid to Base to Salt Out
SEPARATE FOR SOLVENT LAYER

45. Meth Cook Broomfield Colorado
Red P & Anhydrous Method
National Jewish & NMTF
Meth Cook Broomfield Colorado
2003

46. HOMEMADE HYDROCHLORIC ACID GAS GENERATORS
Red P & Anhydrous Method
SALTING OUT (aka “RECOVERY”)
HOMEMADE HYDROCHLORIC ACID GAS GENERATORS

47. Combining Muriatic Acid and aluminum metal will create HCl Gas
Red P & Anhydrous Method
Combining Muriatic Acid and aluminum metal will create HCl Gas

48. Combining Sulfuric Acid and salt will create HCl Gas
Red P & Anhydrous Method
Combining Sulfuric Acid and salt will create HCl Gas
SULFURIC ACID

49. Combining Sulfuric Acid and salt will create HCl Gas
Red P & Anhydrous Method
Combining Sulfuric Acid and salt will create HCl Gas

50. Varies in Appearance, Texture and Quality
Methamphetamine
Varies in Appearance, Texture and Quality

51. Anhydrous Ammonia Method Processes and Hazards
Reaction Overview
Chemicals and Methods
Dangers

52. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Reaction
No Heat
“Mason Jar” Chemistry
No Red Stains
Heavy Frost on Reaction Vessel
Ammonia Smell
Outside or Well Ventilated Area

53. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Chemicals
Anhydrous Ammonia
Lithium or Sodium Metal
Solvents

54. ANHYDROUS MEANS WITHOUT WATER CONCENTRATED FORM OF CHEMICAL
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
REAGENTS
ANHYDROUS MEANS WITHOUT WATER
CONCENTRATED FORM OF CHEMICAL =
Large tanks containing Anhydrous Ammonia found at farming CO-OP’s and farm fields.

55. AMMONIA WITH LITHIUM OR SODIUM METAL
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
REAGENTS
AMMONIA WITH LITHIUM OR SODIUM METAL
NICKNAMES…
“AMMONIA” METHOD
“NAZI” METHOD
BIRCH METHOD

56. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Ammonia Cook

57. LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR LITHIUM METAL STRIPS
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR LITHIUM METAL STRIPS

58. Missouri State Highway Patrol
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Missouri State Highway Patrol

59. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Uncoiled ribbon which is found inside the battery holding the lithium metal strip.

60. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Discarded battery casings after the lithium metal has been extracted. From a tow yard lab.

61. Heavy frost on jars or containers
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
Heavy frost on jars or containers

62. The water reactive nature of lithium metal.
Video Clip
Training Example:
The water reactive nature of lithium metal.

63. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
A Propane tank used to store Anhydrous Ammonia found in a tow yard lab.

64. CORROSION = EXTREME DANGER OF EXPLOSION AND RELEASE
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
CORROSION = EXTREME DANGER OF EXPLOSION AND RELEASE

65. Photo: Washington State Patrol S.I.R.T.
Anhydrous Ammonia Method
April 8, 2001 Ashford (Mt. Rainier) Car fire, propane tank contained anhydrous ammonia. The explosion raised the roof of the car about 24 inches.
Photo: Washington State Patrol S.I.R.T.

66. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
A Propane tank’s corroded valve breaks hitting this man in the face while releasing anhydrous ammonia.
Photo: State of Iowa

67. Anhydrous Ammonia Method
As he took a startled breath, the anhydrous ammonia began dissolving his lung tissue which ran onto his face while he died.
Photo: State of Iowa

68. Trooper exposed during vehicle search
Video Clip
Trooper exposed during vehicle search

69. Recognition of Dangers of Methamphetamine Labs
Chemicals Involved
Flammability
Incompatible Compounds
Lab Site Itself
Nature of the Addicts
But also, the After Effects….

70. The Lingering Concerns Regarding Meth Labs
Video Clip
Excerpt From:
“Inside Edition”
The Lingering Concerns Regarding Meth Labs
This clip will show that even after the manufacturing process itself, contamination lingers and can affect innocent people…especially children.

71. Manufacturing Methamphetamine is EXTREMELY Hazardous! Even DEADLY!
Conclusion
Manufacturing Methamphetamine is EXTREMELY Hazardous! Even DEADLY!

72. QUESTIONS?