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Meth Production in Jefferson County

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Published January 29, 2004 at 10:42 AM EST

By Skye Rohde

Watertown, NY – Arrests and seizures related to methamphetamine use have risen dramatically in Jefferson County, and law enforcement officers say they're facing a dangerous epidemic. The county sheriff is even suggesting toughening state laws to prosecute people caught with components used to make meth. WRVO's Skye Rohde has this report.
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