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Meth lab busted in Marietta, officials give more details
A routine traffic stop in Cobb County led to the discovery of a large meth lab in Marietta. Officials held a press conference to release more details on their findings and the suspects.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A routine traffic stop by the Georgia State Patrol on Oct. 1 led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Marietta near multiple elementary schools. The discovery was made by DEA Atlanta special agents and task force officers following the traffic stop.
Authorities arrested three individuals in connection with the lab on Pair Road, and seized approximately 500 kilograms of methamphetamine. The suspects who were found with Guatemalan passports are believed to be undocumented immigrants.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Robert Murphy would only name two of the three suspects: Raul Morales and Anthony Alfredo Najaro Revolorio.
The chemicals used in methamphetamine conversion labs are highly volatile, posing a significant risk of fire or explosion if improperly handled. This particular lab was located near nine elementary schools, seven middle schools, and nine high schools, heightening concerns for the safety of the community.
"Yeah, I think one of my agents told me they saw young girls riding their bicycles out literally in front of the house," SAC Murphy said. "Our teams have to go in full hazmat material, including breathers and tanks and everything. It's just dangerous chemicals."
A press conference was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday to talk about the discovery and arrests.
While SAC Murphy said the team knew which cartel the arrested trio was affiliated with, he did not name it during the presser. Instead, he said the DEA was mainly concerned about Sinaloa, Jalisco New Generation and La Familia in the metro Atlanta area.
The investigation is ongoing as officials continue to assess the situation.