Just in case you were thinking that law enforcement had forgotten all about our "Meth Problem" in the United States, here they go -- or went, according to the date on the above-referenced article -- being innovative in finding new means by which to alleviate some of the fears and dangers to meth-lab cleanup crew members, as well as spark a new flame of worry under the heinies of those currently involved in meth-lab usage.
Here's the background info:
ScienceDaily (http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0310-new_methamphetamine_test.htm#) -- Industrial hygienists developed a quick swab test to identify dangerous residue of toxic chemicals left behind in the creation of homemade methamphetamine. This test works like a pregnancy test. Swabbing the suspected surface leads to a color change if meth is detected, allowing for safety precautions and immediate clean-up when necessary.
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Hey, that's pretty neat. That should come in very handy. I hope it helps them out a lot. I had no idea of the various problems in trying to clean up the meth labs. It hadn't occurred to me that it wouldn't just be a quick job. I'm used to hearing about them blowing up, which of course would alleviate the need for much cleaning. ;) Seriously, though, anything that helps out the authorities with this problem is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteActually, even when they explode, they leave environmental contamination. It seems there's no way around the after-effects of meth labs, which is really a bummer.
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