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meth and Missouri
10:31 am
Thu May 24, 2012

21 from Franklin, Jefferson counties arrested on federal meth charges

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Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit and the Kirkwood and Pacific City Police Departments busted a large methamphetamine manufacturing network believed to have operated from 2009 to 2011. Twenty-one individuals from Franklin and Jefferson counties suspected to be involved in the network were arrested. (The full list of those arrested is below).

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meth and Missouri
1:41 pm
Wed March 28, 2012

Possible 'game-changer' in meth battle manufactured by St. Louis-area company

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Pseudoephedrine, found in some cold medications, can be used to manufacture methamphetamine. But a new form of pseudophedrine manufactured by a St. Louis-area company apparently cannot be used to make the drug.
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Some are calling it a "game-changer" in the battle against methamphetamine labs - a new form of pseudoephedrine that apparently can't be used to make the dangerous and addictive drug.

The formulation known as Tarex, was developed by Highland Pharmaceuticals, a suburban St. Louis company that hopes to have it on the market by summer under the brand name Releva.

Some narcotics officers believe Tarex holds promise in finally turning the tide against meth labs.

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