Wednesday, July 25 2012 11:23 PM EDT2012-07-26 03:23:29 GMT
The process of making methamphetamine – in both large and small laboratories – involves at least one, and sometimes more than one, stage with a significant risk of explosion and/or fire.More >>
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WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCIV) -- Law enforcement officials in Colleton County say an active methamphetamine lab was busted Monday, and two arrests were made.
Officials with the Colleton County Sheriff's Office confirm a narcotic search warrant was executed for 3416 Sidney's Road with the assistance of the Walterboro Public Safety Joint Drug Crime Unit. An active meth lab was reportedly found in the home, and after the scene was secured, officers requested the help of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Colleton County Fire and Rescue Hazardous Materials Unit.
Thomas McMillan, 40, and 37-year-old Kathryn Leann Smoak were both located and decontaminated at the scene. Officials say they have each been charged.
McMillan has been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and disposal of waste from production of methamphetamine.
Smoak has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws.
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For months the Waring family searched for their daughter reaching out to the press, even hiring a team of private investigators. It was a case that attracted national media attention.More >>
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From L to R: McMillian and Smoak
Above are photos from the scene of the bust provided by the Colleton County Sheriff's Office.
