Where is meth manufactured?
Increasingly, meth is being manufactured in small, clandestine laboratories most often found in rural areas. Meth producers use recipes involving precursor chemicals derived from various consumer products including cold medicines, drain cleaners, and battery acid. While there are several ways to manufacture methamphetamine, one of the most popular “recipes” features anhydrous ammonia as a key ingredient. This chemical is commonly used for agricultural purposes, making the Illinois farmer a prime target for anhydrous ammonia thefts. How does meth affect me? Because the manufacturing of methamphetamine produces highly toxic chemicals, meth labs and the waste they leave behind can have a significant and dangerous impact on the community in which they are found. Most meth manufacturers reside in rural areas to avoid easy detection by police and neighbors, and use the resources that are readily available to them. These “resources” often include anhydrous ammonia. Illinois farmers can protec
