Task Force Cuffs 2 in Meth Lab
Jeff Garretson - Wed 12:04 PM 06/20/2012
Task Force Commander Lt. Jim Norton expects more arrests.
A two month long investigation by the Drug Task Force ends with two arrests.
Task Force Commander Lt. Jim Norton says more arrests are possible after a search warrant was used Monday night to break up an operational meth lab in Salina.
Officers from the I 135 / I 70 Drug Task Force plus an agent from the KBI arrested 44-year-old James K. Nixon and 49-year-old Donald R. Petty in connection to what Norton described as a "red phosphorus meth lab," that was in the process of manufacturing the illegal drug inside a building located at 2771 Centennial.
Police say the building was being leased by Nixon as an automotive repair shop. Norton tells KSAL News that the building has been closed because of health concerns.
"This meth process puts off a dangerous phosphorous gas," he said.
In addition to drug paraphernalia officers also found five bags of methamphetamine.
Both Nixon and Petty are facing charges for the manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine.
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ksfarmdude
Wednesday 20 June 2012 12:44 Report this comment
awesome two more dirtbag druggies ensnared in the legal system hope they pay thru the nose
chuckwagon
Wednesday 20 June 2012 13:02 Report this comment
I am thankful it only took 2 months. In the past it has taken one or two years for something too be done.
getumgranny
Wednesday 20 June 2012 17:09 Report this comment
The way the system is set up, they will be back out and at it again in no time. Too bad they didn't blow up the meth lab, with these idiots in it!!!
Iamgonnagetu
Wednesday 20 June 2012 18:42 Report this comment
What was the business name?
GETALIFE674
Wednesday 20 June 2012 23:57 Report this comment
yea right more are going to be arrested. they always say that and nothing comes of it.