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Two Arrested After Meth Lab was Discovered in Carter County

Date of News Release: 09/18/2012

(Ashland, Ky.) -- On Sunday September 16, 2012 The Kentucky State Police in Ashland received a tip of a suspected methamphetamine lab at a residence located on West Tom T. Hall Boulevard in Olive Hill, KY. Upon trooper's arrival, they located a working methamphetamine lab, several precursors used to manufacture methamphetamine and a small amount of finished product (methamphetamine.)

The following individuals were arrested; charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree and lodged in the Carter County detention Center.

Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigation and Olive Hill Police Department also responded and assisted.

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Tyrus Robinson

Those arrested were:

Avery Binion, age 53 of Olive Hill, KY	Tessa J. Rivers, age 21 of Morehead, KY