According to federal statistics, Jefferson County led Missouri in methamphetamine lab incidents in 2008.
And Missouri, for its part, led the nation in methamphetamine lab incidents, accounting for an eye-opening 22 percent of all meth lab busts nationwide.
Jefferson County has led the state in meth busts for years.
Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of perspective.
While leading the nation's most meth-addled state in drug-related busts might seem a cause for concern, county law enforcement officials have a slightly different take.
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And Missouri, for its part, led the nation in methamphetamine lab incidents, accounting for an eye-opening 22 percent of all meth lab busts nationwide.
Jefferson County has led the state in meth busts for years.
Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of perspective.
While leading the nation's most meth-addled state in drug-related busts might seem a cause for concern, county law enforcement officials have a slightly different take.
Read More