Meth lab dismantled

September 23, 2015

SSCENTNEWFIELD TWP. — Members of SSCENT and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 8900 block of East Newfield Drive Wednesday, Sept. 23.  

Several items used in methamphetamine production were located inside the home. The case is under investigation.

Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to clean up the site. Members of the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Enforcement Team responded to the scene to dismantle the laboratory and remove the hazardous materials from the residence.

SSCENT detectives were assisted by the Central Michigan Enforcement Team (CMET) and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.

SSCENT is a multi-jurisdictional task force that serves Manistee, Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. SSCENT asks if you have information about drug activity in your area to call (800) 994-8477 or contact your local police department.