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Authorities warn public about portable meth labs in backpacks found along Burnet County roads
FROM THE BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
On February 08, 2012, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit was contacted in reference to a suspicious bag left on the side of a rural road in south Burnet County containing suspicious containers of chemicals.
Investigators arrived to find chemicals and components of what Investigators were led to believe was a portable Methamphetamine Lab. This is the latest in several bags found on the roadside that contained chemicals and components to manufacture Methamphetamine.
The Special Operations Unit would like to thank the concerned citizens that contacted Law Enforcement on the February 08, 2012 in reference to the suspicious bag. Citizens are urged to “USE CAUTION’” when observing suspicious bags and / or backpacks on the roadside.
Portable Methamphetamine labs contain VOLATILE and CORROSIVE materials that can injure the lungs and skin if handled without proper protective equipment. These portable labs are known to contain used syringes and other paraphernalia that can cause injury if not handled properly. If a suspicious bag or backpack or any other package is found and suspected of containing chemicals please contact your area Law Enforcement Agency or the Burnet County Special Operations Unit at 830-693-6166.
Investigators urge citizens to report any suspicious activity, odors, chemicals, containers etc….to Law Enforcement at 512-756-8080. The involvement of the citizens of Burnet County can make a difference and assist Law Enforcement in the War on Methamphetamine manufacturing, sales and use in Burnet County.
