Troopers dub Mat-Su area the meth capital of Alaska
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASILLA - The Matanuska-Susitna area is the methamphetamine capital of Alaska, according to Alaska State Troopers.In 2003, authorities uncovered nine meth labs in the area. Last year, the number increased to 42, said Kyle Young, an investigator with the troopers who works with the Mat-Su narcotics team.
Officials with the Office of Children's Services in Wasilla said the problem affects children. The office receives about 40 calls a month from people reporting abuse or neglect involving some aspect of the highly addictive drug.
Here are a few recent busts:
02/20/2008 Fielding, Thomas J 405 N Old Glenn Hwy, Apt #5 Palmer Downs Tract 1
12/17/2007 Cornforth, Fred 237 E. Kalli Circle, Apt #3 Wasilla Haley Hills Park, Lot 4 (building 237, Apartment #3, located on Lot 4)
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