Posted: 11:02 pm EST December 28, 2009Updated: 1:11 pm EST December 29, 2009
LAKE COUNTY, Fla -- The number of meth labs busted in Lake County nearly doubled this year because deputies say they are cracking down on the problem.In 2009, Lake County's drug unit dismantled 54 methamphetamine labs compared to just 24 in 2008.Investigators say the higher number of busts is a good sign their efforts are working. "In Lake County, the sheriff's office has devised a team that does nothing but concentrate its efforts on the meth labs," said Sgt. Glen Hall with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.Detectives say many of the busts in 2009 were discovered through tips and police surveillance.Investigators believe the poor economy and easy access to meth ingredients cause meth labs to pop up across the country.
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Lake County Deputies Busting More Meth Labs
Posted: 11:02 pm EST December 28, 2009Updated: 1:11 pm EST December 29, 2009
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