BIRMINGHAM - AL -
The
Birmingham Police Department reports that four adult suspects are in custody in
connection with a meth lab investigation. At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 12,
2012, a suspect was observed by citizens discard a backpack in a ditch in the
8500 block of 6th Avenue South. Citizens notified East Precinct
officers that arrived to investigate.
Upon arrival, officers observed items
inside the backpack possibly used to manufacture meth. Officers also learned
that the suspect was frequenting a house at 8448 6th Avenue
South. While investigating, officers
located the suspects inside the residence and contacted BPD Narcotics
investigators.
Further investigation revealed what appeared to be the
components of a meth lab inside the residence.
Narcotics detectives and BFR Hazmat personnel took charge of the
evidence.
The
suspects are in the custody of the Birmingham City Jail.
