Meth lab dismantled

FERRY TWP. — A meth lab located in the 2600 block of East Garfield Road was dismantled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) Thursday, Oct. 8.

SSCENT executed a search warrant in the home and found several items used to produce meth.  

Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to clean up the site. Members of the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Enforcement Team responded to the scene to dismantle the laboratory and remove the hazardous materials from the residence.

SSCENT detectives were assisted by the Central Michigan Enforcement Team (CMET), the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan Department of Corrections Probation/Parole, and the Michigan Department of Human Services.

SSCENT is a multi-jurisdictional task force that serves Manistee, Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. SSCENT asks if you have information about drug activity in your area to call (800) 994-8477 or contact your local police department.