August 24, 2006 6:24 PM
Methamphetamine Labs
Since 1998 Oklahoma has consistently ranked within the top 5 states in the
number of methamphetamine labs discovered.
| Meth Labs by Year |
| 2000 |
150 labs |
| 2001 |
124 labs |
| 2002 |
178 labs |
| 2003 |
214 labs |
| 2004 |
131 labs |
| 2005 |
51 labs |
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| Meth Labs By Location |
| 10% in hotels or motels |
| 8% found by fire or explosion |
| 20% in vehicles |
| 10% are abandoned |
| 52% in residential housing |
| Meth Lab Mapping |
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Every pound of methamphetamine produced creates anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds of waste. Waste products include solvents and corrosives