48-Year-Old Male Arrested at Meth Lab

Kalamazoo, MI:  On April 24, 2008, at approximately 11:19 am, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) executed a search warrant in the 5200 block of N. 20th Street in Cooper Township.  The investigation was initiated after KVET received several citizen complaints of methamphetamine manufacturing and use taking place at the residence. 

  Once inside, officers found five separate “one pot” methamphetamine cooks in the basement.  It also appeared that evidence from several other past labs had been burned inside a wood burning stove in the basement.  Several firearms, including a sawed-off short-barreled shotgun were also found in the residence.

A 48-year-old male residen t of the house had finished methamphetamine in his pocket and was arrested for Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and Operating and Maintaining a Meth Lab.  Additional charges for Possession of a Short-barreled Shotgun and Felony Firearm will also be submitted to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

A private contractor was called to the scene to remove the hazardous waste.  The Kalamazoo County Health Department was also notified and will conduct further testing at the property. 

Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is urged to contact KVET at 269-337-8880, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com