Indiana State Police 2009 Meth Lab Statistics

PENDLETON, IN - The Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Section under the Criminal Investigation Division recently released statistical information regarding methamphetamine laboratory incidents for 2009.  During 2009 the Indiana State Police responded to 1,343 lab incidents compared to 1,059 in 2008.  These incidents resulted in 1,031 arrests by the Indiana State Police for various violations associated with manufacturing methamphetamine.  This represents nearly a 40 percent increase over last year’s arrest total of 739. 

The table below includes meth stats from Pendleton District by county: 

 
The Indiana State Police remain committed to waging war on the illegal manufacture, sales, and use of illicit drugs.  The public plays a pivotal role in this war and anyone with information concerning the possible manufacture or sales of methamphetamine is encouraged to call the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Tip Line at (800) 453-4756 or the Indiana State Police, Pendleton Post at (800-527-4752).  Callers can remain anonymous.