KBI: Number of Meth Labs in Kansas Increasing
Associated Press - Tue 08:35 AM 05/01/2012
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the number of methamphetamine labs in the state increased dramatically between 2010 and 2011.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the number of methamphetamine labs in the state increased dramatically
between 2010 and 2011.
The KBI says the number of meth lab reports increased from 143 in 2010 to 204 last year. Kansas law enforcement reported 24 meth lab incidents in the first three months of this year.
Cherokee and Montgomery counties lead the state in reports this year with six and five incidents, respectively.
Experts say the number of methamphetamine labs has risen across the nation. They attribute the increase to the popularity of methods that require less equipment and pseudoephedrine to produce the drug.
Kansas ranked 14th in the country in meth lab reports in 2011.
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Associated Press Information from: Lawrence Journal-World
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missmanners
Tuesday 1 May 2012 11:17 Report this comment
How very sad. This drug is taking over so much of the country. Why shouldn't it we glorify it on TV with a show that's all about it. How it's an easy way to make money. I don't see the punishment getting any tougher. We have police officers dealing it....
DougSmith
Tuesday 1 May 2012 12:30 Report this comment
It's such a pain to get allergy meds now because of the meth heads. And the numbers rise after they put that law into place? Guessing that it's not working.
Iamgonnagetu
Tuesday 1 May 2012 14:05 Report this comment
Dougsmith must be lazy as it does not take much to walk up and buy what you need. You would think Mr. Law Enforcement would not mind a little inconvenience.
Iamgonnagetu
Wednesday 2 May 2012 11:25 Report this comment
More saturated patrolling by law enforcement could result in more labs being found. Naturally that will mean less parking along some business giving out tickets.
GETALIFE674
Thursday 3 May 2012 01:21 Report this comment
dougsmith is a jerk. If his allergy is so bad he can go to his doctor and get a perscription. IAMGONNA is right he is lazy and only wants to be posting stupid remarks on this site.