PENDLETON, Ind. – Police are warning those spending more time outside, due to warm weather, to be on the lookout for meth trash.
Indiana State Police troopers said the trash is disposed items once used for meth, such as syringes, bottles with toxic liquids and drinking bottles with white residue.
Those enjoying time outside should also watch for unattended backpacks and gym bags that may contain toxic meth trash.
On Friday, troopers found a variety of meth trash during their “Ditch Walk” cleanup in Delaware County. Authorities said they found about 15 “one pot” meth labs along with several syringes.
“If you’re out mushroom hunting or fishing, or if your civic group is out cleaning up a roadside, beware,” said Pendleton District Meth Suppression Trooper Rich Clay. “Things to watch for are discarded backpacks or gym bags; liquid filled plastic drink bottles with white residue; a large amount of discarded coffee filters; discarded liquid drain opener bottles or camp fuel cans. If you encounter any of these items, don’t disturb them. Call us and let us check it out.”
If you have concerns or discover meth trash, call ISP at 1 (800) 527-4752.
