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Meth lab arrest in Clinton County

Date of News Release: 02/24/2011

(Clinton County, Ky.) -- On February 22, 2011 units from Kentucky State Police West Drug Enforcement, Kentucky State Police Post 15, and Clinton County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Hwy 639 in Albany after units received an anonymous tip regarding the possible manufacture of methamphetamine. Upon units arrival they located the ingredients used to manufacture methamphetamine. Clinton County Department for Community Based Services responded and assisted a child that was at the home. Harold Amos of Albany was arrested and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, and Child Wanton Endangerment.

To anonymously report any type of suspected illegal drug activity, citizens can call the KSP toll-free drug tip hotline, 1-800-DOPETIP. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.