Meth Lab Indicators
From The Outside
- Windows blacked out/covered or obscured from view
- Chemical odours (solvents mainly)
- Empty chemical containers lying around outside
- Exhaust fans
- Paranoid secretive or odd behaviour from occupants
- Access denied to landlords/neighbours and agents
- Frequent visitors at odd hours
- Occupants may be unemployed however they possess nice cars and expensive toys
- Expensive security and surveillance equipment
- Occupants of the residence constantly going outside to smoke
From The Inside
- Yellow or brown discolouration on walls, drains, sinks and showers
- Smoke alarms that are removed or taped off
- Jars containing clear liquid with a red or white solid on the bottom
- Jars containing iodine or dark shiny metallic balls inside jars
- Jars containing red phosphorous or a fine dark red or purple powder
- Coffee filters containing a white pasty substance
- A dark red sludge or small amounts of shiny white crystals
