How is meth produced?
Obviously, this document is not designed to teach people how to manufacture meth. Nonetheless, basic knowledge of the process enhances one’s understanding of the hazards involved in both the manufacture and use of methamphetamine as well as educating law-abiding citizens on how to determine if a meth lab is on or near your property. Meth is a man-made drug. There are two main methods for cooking meth, P-2-P and ephedrine reduction. Both processes received their name from the principal precursor (ingredients) chemicals used in the production of meth. The P-2-P (phenyl-2-propanone) method is mainly used by wide drug cartels in Mexico. The possession or purchase of P-2-P is illicit in the United States. International drug cartels have access to P-2-P through illicit markets and manufacture meth in Mexico, and then distribute the finished product in the United States. P-2-P was legally accessible in the past and west coast motorcycle gangs utilized the P-2-P cooking way when they controlle
