Drug labs pose a risk to the safety and security of
all Queenslanders. The ingredients used in drug labs to produce illicit
drugs are highly toxic, flammable, and incredibly dangerous. Drug labs
explode, ignite and emit harmful gases that can cause serious health problems
and can be life-threatening.
Drug labs are quite often found in residential areas including, rented
premises, houses, apartments/units, hotel and motel rooms, garages, rural
properties and regional areas and self-storage units.
Most drug labs detected in Queensland are small and therefore highly
portable. For this reason, laboratories can also be located inside vehicles
including trucks, caravans, boats, trailers and cars.
A drug lab can range from improvised items including a few saucepans and
glass jars to an elaborate system of laboratory glassware. Drug labs can also
include a pill press, tablet press or encapsulator.
Australian drug labs produce a range of illicit drugs including amphetamines
and methylamphetamines – commonly referred to “speed” or “ice” and are highly
addictive. 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is also produced here this is a drug with the street name “ecstasy”. Heroin and “home-bake”
heroin, LSD and ‘Fantasy’ are also produced as is Paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA)
and other chemically-based dangerous substances.
Drug labs can also include cocaine extractions, synthetic cannabis
manufacture and indoor hydroponic cannabis grows. Marijuana grows present
risks, ranging from the ingestion of moulds and other harmful substances to the
potential for electrocution.
Synthetic drugs are produced using highly toxic chemicals mixed together
with other substances. The end product is highly toxic, corrosive, flammable
and can present a real risk of explosion.
Providing information is the most important way you
can help. The information provided can be treated as confidential. Be aware of
the dangers and take action. The Queensland Police Service State
Drug Squad is committed to disrupting the production and distribution of
dangerous drugs in Queensland. The State Drug Squad investigates people
involved in the production of dangerous drugs, the diversion of precursor
chemicals and scientific apparatus from the legitimate to the illegal market,
and the targeting of recidivist offenders. Source : Qld Police website
Contact Crimestoppers (anonymously if you wish) on 1800 333 000
www.crimestoppers.com.au if you
suspect that premises in your area are
being used in this way.
Our next get-together is Tuesday November 12th and every
Oxenford residents is welcome to attend. No need to RSVP, it’s an open meeting –
so just turn up! The meeting begins at 7pm at the Oxenford and Coomera Youth
and Community Centre and is followed by
a social and networking segment with free drinks and finger foods.
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