Mobile Meth Lab in Fargo, ND
FARGO, N.D. (June 20, 2017) – The Fargo Police Department, with assistance from the Cass County Drug Task Force, located the makings of a mobile meth lab in the early morning hours of Monday, June 19th. 1.8 grams of methamphetamine and several items of drug paraphernalia were seized, along with chemicals and equipment needed to manufacture methamphetamine.
Fargo Police Officers were dispatched to a male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the 1800 block of South University Drive on Monday, June 19th at 3:05 a.m. Officers were able to wake the male, identified as Paul Robertson of Hawley, MN. Robertson appeared to be under the influence and agreed to perform field sobriety tests. A Police K9 alerted to the vehicle, indicating the presence of illegal drugs. A search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, as well as items needed to manufacture methamphetamine. The Fargo Police Narcotics Unit and the Cass County Drug Task Force responded to assist with the disposal of the meth lab.
The chemical combination and process utilized to manufacture meth create a very dangerous situation. The chemical reactions can be highly explosive and flammable and the vapors given off during the process can be deadly. This lab was not active when it was discovered, but the combination of the chemicals being stored together in an unstable environment in improper containers is still extremely dangerous.
The existence of meth labs in our area has sharply decreased since the late 1990's and early 2000's when they were the most prevalent, but they do still show up every so often. Please call your local law enforcement agency if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Learn more about how to report drug activity: report drug activity