Meth Lab Components
Some ingredients or equipment that may indicate meth lab activity are:
- Pool acid/ Muratic acid
- Lye
- Acetone
- Brake Fluid
- Brake Cleaner
- Iodine Crystals
- Lithium Metal / Lithium Batteries
- Lighter Fluid
- Drain Cleaners (Drano or Liquid Fire)
- Cold Medicine Containing Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine
- Ethyl Ether (Starting Fluid)
- Anhydrous Ammonia (stored in propane tanks or coolers)
- Sodium Metal
- Red Phosphorus
- Pseudoephedrine & Ephedrine
- Laboratory Glassware
- Coffee Filters
As you can see "meth cookers" can produce large quantities of meth by using legal, over-the-counter products. If you suspect someone is involved in the illegal production of methamphetamine, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME (1-800-572-7463). In addition, please contact the KBI if you see any suspicious persons around an anhydrous ammonia tank possessing a cooler or propane tank. A Suspicious Transaction Report form should be used to report suspicious activity.