What are the common signs of a meth lab?

  • Strong odours similar to fingernail polish, cat urine, or ammonia
  • Iodine or chemical-stained fixtures in kitchen and bathroom.
  • Excessive rubbish that includes large amounts of discarded containers/packaging for cold medicine containing ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, drain cleaner, antifreeze, denatured alcohol, lantern fuel, and red-stained coffee filters.
  • Bottles or jars with glass tubing
  • Stained soil or dead vegetation
  • Black plastic over windows

However, there may be no obvious signs that meth has been used or manufactured. Only a Narcotect test kit will alert you to potential contamination.