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On May 4th, 2007, an extensive four month methamphetamine production investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant in the Forest Grove area near 100 Mile House, BC.

The search of a rural residence in Forest Grove led to the location of a sophisticated, commercial size Meth Laboratory. Seized from the laboratory was North America's largest known reaction flask for producing methamphetamine; capable of producing 20 kilograms of Meth per batch. The search also resulted in the seizure of 16.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, which is equivilant to more than 160,000 doses on the street.

On April 14th, 2010, Marco Tulio CURCIO, now 42 years old from Langley, BC, was convicted of Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Sentencing has been set for October 22, 2010 in 100 Mile House.

Methampetamine is a stimulant similar to Crack Cocaine. Although both Meth and Crack are highly addictive, Meth is considered the most highly addictive street drug. The user develops strong psychological dependence and will have severe withdrawl symptoms.

The project was led by the North District Drug Section from Prince George and assisted by the 100 Mile House Detachment, the Langley Detachment Drug Section, Vancouver Police Department, the BC RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team the BC Ambulance Service and 100 Mile House fire departments.

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