What is a clandestine drug lab?
A clandestine drug lab is any location where illegal drugs are produced. Typically, these labs have been used to manufacture methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth. Methamphetamine clandestine drug laboratories can be located in motels; in rural areas away from the general public; and in residential areas, including houses, apartments and garages. Mobile labs have also been found in vehicles and discarded along roadsides or parking lots. Meth labs often have an unusually sweet or strong odor such as ether, ammonia or auto parts cleaner. The windows of buildings are often covered, blacked out or frosted. Sporadic traffic throughout the day and night and trash containing large amounts of empty anti-freeze containers, camping fuel cans, battery parts, stained coffee filters, drain cleaners and glassware are common signs of meth labs. Illegal clandestine drug labs may pose a health threat to unsuspecting home buyers or renters. After an illegal meth lab is discovered by law enforcem
