Manufacturing Methamphetamine Techniques

During the 1990s, the pseudoephedrine reduction method became the most prevalent technique for manufacturing methamphetamine, involving over-the-counter cold medications like Sudafed. The process required users to crush the pills and mix the powder with solvents to isolate the active ingredient, which was then reduced using harsh chemicals. Additionally, the P2P method gained attention as it relies on phenyl-2, a precursor chemical that eventually became heavily regulated due to the rise in meth production. As law enforcement agencies began tracking suspicious orders for these chemicals, they realized that those involved in meth production were often operating under the radar, leading to increased surveillance and investigations into their activities.