Meth Labs in AZ Back on the Rise
When Arizona officials began cracking down on meth labs early in the 2000s operations moved south to Mexico. Mexican officials are taking their turn and also beginning to crack down themselves. This likely means labs will begin to creep back into our state.
According to this article in the Arizona Republic Attorney General Terry Goddard is already seeing an increase. What has changed this time around, however, is who is behind the labs. Labs that were once ran by small time Arizona dealers are now going to be connected in the complex web of violent Mexican drug trafficking rings.
An investigator with the Maricopa County Sherriff admits that these labs are still in homes but now they are much larger and more complex. The problem with increased labs and larger operations is a huge increase in the cost of fighting them.
This piece details just how money is spent in the fight against methamphetamines and crimes related to meth. It’s interesting just how devastating this drug can be to a State, a community, and even families with over 70% of child abuse and neglect cases related to methamphetamines.
People with a meth problem often resort to extreme measures to get the drugs they need. When arrested and charged it’s important that they don’t simply get locked away.
Fortunately the state of Arizona understands this, to an extent. With the help of an experienced defense attorney, first time drug offenders may qualify for deferred prosecution. Deferred prosecution is a period of probation in lieu of prosecution. If the probation is successfully completed, the charges are dropped.
If you are charged with possession of meth or even with manufacturing, we can help. We know you need help and don’t want to go to prison or jail. Call to discuss the details of your case.
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