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18 Signs of a Methamphetamine (meth) lab and user site on a property

  1. Tenants who pay rent in cash
  2. New rental applicants who try to avoid background checks
  3. Windows covered or blacked out, or extra effort to ensure windows and doors are covered or reinforced
  4. Little or no traffic at a residence during the day but frequent traffic late at night or at odd hours
  5. Installation of extractor fans (especially in garages / sheds)
  6. Fan or pump type noise coming from the premises
  7. Noticeable hoses and pipes near windows or doors
  8. An unusual chemical smell and strong odours – rotten egg smell, ammonia or solvents
  9. Burning of rubbish
  10. Excessive waste or rubbish, as meth production generates huge amounts of waste
  11. Excessively dirty property
  12. Laundry not done
  13. Dirty dishes everywhere
  14. Damage to internal walls and doors
  15. Stains around toilets and drains
  16. Burn marks on floors
  17. Burn marks on the lawns, as the waste is toxic and kills vegetation
  18. Light fittings missing, as these are used to smoke ice