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Community Spotlight
METH ALERT©2004 for Retailers
Farmers Bulletin
Motel/Hotel Information
-Check
in Tip Offs
-In Room Clues
-Trafficking Tip Offs
-How to Handle Suspicions
Ditch Walk - Hidden Dangers
Information for Realtors, Property Managers, Landlords
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Motel managers: Are
Meth cooks taking advantage of your hospitality?
Clandestine labs can be set up anywhere - from a farm field to an
apartment; a storage unit to a car trunk; yes, even a motel room.
Renting a room offers anonymity to Meth manufacturers that they may not
have in their homes and more comfort than they'll find in the woods or
fields.
(Click for full size image)
A Meth
cook found dead in
a Southern California motel room,
overcome by phosphrine gas - created
when red phosphorus is overheated
A guest who cooks up a batch of Meth in a motel room
risks employees' and other guests' health and safety.
Everyone is threatened with the danger of explosions,
fire, chemical spills and hazardous fumes.
Even after the Meth manufacturer checks out, a threat lingers in the
motel, just as it does in homes that served as Meth labs. (See
information regarding Toxicity and
Cleaning Methods).
When drug
criminals operate out of motel property, owners pay a high price,
including property damage; lost revenue; negative publicity; employee
turnover and any litigation costs. Plus, motel owners are responsible for
decontamination costs - which may average $2,000 for a single room.
If you manage or
own a motel, learn the steps you can take to reduce the risks posed by
Meth manufacturing on your property.
For more
information, or to schedule a training session for your staff, please
contact SD-MAPP by
e-mail or call 1-800-343-9272.
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