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Methamphetamine has become
the primary drug of choice in many areas across the United States. In 1996, law
enforcement authorities in southwest Michigan began to experience a significant
increase in the number of methamphetamine related investigations. Since 1996 the
level of methamphetamine activity has steadily increased. Of particular concern
is the threat to public safety posed by the illegal clandestine methamphetamine
labs. In response to this growing threat, the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine
Team was formed in August 2000. The team was decentralized in late 2001. Currently
each MSP District has a Regional Clandestine Lab Coordinator. In addition to other
duties, these coordinators assist with the coordination, response and investigation
of illegal clandestine drug labs.
The primary objective of this program is to identify, investigate
and prosecute those individuals involved in the use, possession, distribution,
and manufacture of methamphetamine. Team members have been specially trained
to safely dismantle clandestine drug labs.
Geographically, the team has statewide responsibility. The team
works closely with other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies.
They maintain a liaison between members of the State Police, the judiciary,
the mass media, legislature, Michigan Retailers Assoc., Michigan Farm Bureau,
Michigan Dept. of Community Health, and the general public relative to ongoing
investigations and education.
The Methamphetamine Team provides methamphetamine clandestine
drug lab awareness training to public safety personnel around the state.
Additional information regarding current laws and resources available at www.Michigan.gov/msp-meth.
Meth Unit Contact Number: 517-336-2657
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