Smells
One telltale sign of a meth lab can be a strong chemical smell. The odor of an active meth lab can be similar to:
- paint thinner or varnish smell
- ether or a "hospital smell"
- sour or vinegary smell
- ammonia-like smell
(may remind you of the smell of window cleaner, fertilizers or even cat urine)
Other Signs of a Meth Lab
| If you suspect a meth lab in your community, notify law enforcement immediately. Never examine a suspected lab or investigate the premises. Meth labs contain toxic and explosive chemicals. Some labs are even equipped with crude surveillance or booby-traps, and meth addicts are often paranoid, violent and unpredictable. |