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The Dangers of Drug Labs Inv. Aaron Ranallo Eau Claire Co. Sheriff’s Office West Central Drug Task Force

Methamphetamine Labs

Methamphetamine Biggest drug issue in the Chippewa Valley right now In past, many clandestine labs were made to manufacture methamphetamine – Materials to make meth were easily accessible – Meth was cheaper to make – Meth had higher potency – Relatively easy to make – though dangerous

Methamphetamine Three (3) different types of methamphetamine labs – Red Phosphorus (Red P) – Birch Reduction (Nazi method) – One Pot (Shake N Bake) End result is the same – the method of getting there is different Each method has their own dangers…

Red Phosphorus Labs “Red P”

Red Phosphorus Labs What is it? – Uses chemical reactions made by Iodine, red phosphorus, and other household items to convert ephedrine/pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine – What are the dangers? Explosions Fires Chemical burns – skin, lungs

Red Phosphorus Labs What’s in “Red P” meth? – Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine – Red Phosphorus (matchheads, fireworks) – Methanol – (Heet) – Anhydrous Ammonia – Sulfuric Acid (Drano) – Sodium Hydroxide - Etc…

Birch Reduction “Nazi” Method

Birch Reduction Method What is it? – Uses anhydrous ammonia as main chemical to convert ephedrine/pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine – More common in rural areas ***Anhydrous ammonia is farming fertilizer – Still highly volatile and dangerous Ammonia gas Explosions

Birch Reduction What’s in it? – Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine – Anhydrous Ammonia – Lithium – Salt – Ethanol – Ice

One-Pot Meth Lab “Shake n Bake”

One-Pot Labs What is it? – “Newest” method of cooking methamphetamine – Uses low budget tools to complete process – Not as elaborate of a set-up – Uses many of the same ingredients and chemical reactions as the other methods – EXTREMELY dangerous

One-Pot Labs People will dispose of waste materials in ditches and/or secluded areas What’s in it? – Two (2) liter soda bottles – Lithium batteries – Pseudoephedrine – Coleman camp fuel – Salt – Muriatic acid

Methamphetamine Waste items indicative of Meth production – Tote coolers – Household chemicals – Beakers/vials – Coffee filters – Soda bottles with unknown contents – Outer coating of lithium batteries

Videos One-Pot Explosion Car Explosion Police Training Explosion E-Meth

Let’s Recap!

Meth Lab Recap Chemicals used in methamphetamine production can be very volatile – especially when combined with one another DO NOT handle any of the production/waste materials Any suspicious materials should be reported to local law enforcement

Meth Lab Recap Easy to make Cheap to make Ease of access for materials Extremely dangerous Avoid at all costs SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY

Butane Hash Oil (BHO) Labs

BHO Labs What is it? – Process of using butane to extract THC from marijuana – End result is a highly concentrated, highly potent, smokable substance – Very few tools needed – Can use low quality marijuana (15% THC) for a high quality result (80% to 90% THC)

BHO Labs Tools of the trade – Glass tubes/cylinders – Butane – Marijuana (buds, clippings, “shake”) – Pyrex dish – Stove/Hot plate – Coffee filters

BHO Labs Pros – Turns bad weed into a good or better product – BHO is easier to conceal – Finished product is extremely potent and gives users an intense high – Can use leaves/trimmings and shake Cons – If done incorrectly, the process can be volatile – Butane is extremely flammable

Videos Lab explosion Smoking BHO

Questions?

Contact Information Email: aaron.ranallo@co.eau-claire.wi.us Phone: (715)829-7165 Eau Claire Police/Sheriff’s Office Dispatch (715)839-4972 West Central Drug Task Force (715)839-5054