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macmac360 t1_iz4w2ts wrote
Jesse, we need to cook
NewrytStarcommander t1_iz4c27c wrote
Neighbors are cooking meth
sugarsugar_cg t1_iz5tbm8 wrote
I agree, sounds like neighbors are cooking meth.
S-Kunst t1_iz6r4t7 wrote
wouldn't that leave traces? All odors are microscopic bits of the stuff. If its meth, ask the police to bring in a sniffer dog. That much time there should be a build up.
Have you ever smelled a rat? That has a distinct smell, with a barn yard structure vs a chemical smell. Had one take up residence at my former work place. The smell would come and go, as the rat was on the move.
ChrisInBaltimore t1_iz4h0h0 wrote
Definitely meth and it’s probably making you very sick. It’s also crazy dangerous.
EthanSayfo t1_iz5a8et wrote
As in, meth labs often go kablooey in a big way dangerous.
BuggyRiot t1_iz5er1a wrote
They really don’t the chemicals are killing him and killed his mother
EthanSayfo t1_iz5g6re wrote
Meth labs really do blow up sometimes.
BuggyRiot t1_iz5gcks wrote
Oh definitely but not as much as everyone thinks cause if that was true there wouldn’t be a lot of meth. At least they have the windows open 24/7
ccbmtg t1_iz5hb50 wrote
which is a pretty big red flag on its own, especially this time of year. crazy how they've been possibly allegedly doing this for years but never had the common sense to look into diy ventilation systems lol.
BuggyRiot t1_iz5hgd7 wrote
I mean if it ain’t broke don’t fix it they seem to know what their doing just wish OP took his mothers claims seriously
[deleted] OP t1_iz5ifwo wrote
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arcessivi t1_iz5l0yb wrote
I’ve heard that remediation/cleaning up contamination of a former meth house is extremely difficult/expensive. I never dug too much into the details though.
The health effects from meth lab exposure is gnarly. Explains why they wear those masks in Breaking Bad
> Exposure to meth residues may cause symptoms similar to those experienced by meth users. Exposure to VOCs may cause symptoms such as nose and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion and breathing difficulties. Some VOCs may cause cancer.
> Acids or bases will cause a burning sensation on the skin and in mucous membranes, and can cause severe eye damage. Exposure to metals and salts can cause a wide range of health effects including respiratory irritation, decreased mental function, anemia, kidney damage and birth defects. Metals such as lead and mercury are particularly hazardous.
Hey OP, if you’re for real, seriously call the DEA, call Maryland Dept of the Environment (MDE will probably be slow but eventually they’ll get something done). And get out of that house.
This isn’t about narcing on your neighbor or perpetuating the war on drugs. This is about a very serious health and safety concern for you, your family, your other neighbors, visitors, your mailman, passers by, etc. Not to mention your mother, may she rest in peace.
ChrisInBaltimore t1_iz6saq6 wrote
I was friends with a couple that unknowingly moved into a former meth house. It made them super sick and she miscarried pretty quickly after moving in. When they found out what it was, it was cheaper to demolish the house and start over.
Anne314 t1_iz4h4kc wrote
To join the consensus, your neighbors are cooking meth.
Apprehensive_Neat418 t1_iz44gle wrote
Are your neighbors cooking methamphetamines?
crashsector t1_iz4b4b2 wrote
Yea, this holds water.
saltyjohnson t1_iz4u7od wrote
> Yea, this holds water.
Crystal meth is water-soluble, so not for very long.
fireanthead t1_iz4jo9z wrote
It’s also dangerous because cooking meth could cause a house to explode!!
stelkurtainTM t1_iz4ooi9 wrote
My brother in Christ it is meth
PM_ME_UR_NUTZ t1_iz4wl47 wrote
This is actually heartbreaking
SelfOk1681 t1_iz5ugsr wrote
I was in and out of a handful of rehabs in Maryland and this one lady from Baltimore I’ll never forget because she had a meltdown during group and was like “how am I supposed to get clean when I live where I live? I’ve lived in the same public housing my entire life and I see crack every single day, how could I stop?”
Me_Myself_and_Me t1_iz6side wrote
Absolutely heartbreaking. My heart goes out to folks who are trying so hard to break an addiction, yet have no choice but to return to an environment where they are surrounded by drugs.
[deleted] OP t1_iz5amv7 wrote
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planetarylaw t1_iz4rjuv wrote
I'm a country girl from the Meth Belt. My money's on meth. Different steps of the manufacturing process have different smells. You can have samples taken from your home to have tested. I forget who to contact. I'll add more later.
Edit: Ok so if you Google meth residue test kit that's what you need. Also suggest cross posting over at r/homeimprovement and also agree with others saying to call the police or DEA tip line.
rooranger t1_iz4pcnb wrote
Be a good citizen, make an emergency police or fire department call when oder is detected. If there is a "chemical leak" it poses a threat to the greater community, not just you.
moderndukes t1_iz5r8gb wrote
Yes yes, a “chemical” leak
LaurensBeech t1_iz4renv wrote
Place a tip on the DEA tip line
[deleted] OP t1_iz4kcv8 wrote
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Due-Page384 t1_iz4n2da wrote
That’s so helpful of you!
Extension-Jackfruit7 t1_iz4vz9l wrote
its kind of weird tho. Like four years…
Jennigar t1_iz4o12p wrote
Call the police!
JonWilso t1_iz4r0vz wrote
Check your water heater. Chlorine is in our water and if it's building up on the element, could be burning and creating the smell. Assuming it's malfunctioning or something. I'm not a plumber
Or your neighbors are cooking meth/crack.
moediggity3 t1_iz5hrap wrote
Has anyone suggested the possibility that they’re cooking meth? I haven’t seen it posted here 👀
TheBananaStan t1_iz5k0ue wrote
No I think it’s meth actually. Good try though!
tacocollector2 t1_iz4u4se wrote
Pretty shitty of you not to believe your elderly mother for 4 years without having it checked out.
[deleted] OP t1_iz59loe wrote
Yeah seriously.
EthanSayfo t1_iz5atka wrote
I don't think OP said they didn't believe her, they said the hospital didn't believe them, and that they had told their mother the smell of cooking food shouldn't burn your throat.
[deleted] OP t1_iz5bqdp wrote
Not sure about the exact timeline of OPs actions and whether he went to the hospital and got a VOC detecter after his mom died.
EfficiencySuch6361 t1_iz4g3ww wrote
Prolly cooking crack or scramble
f11tn88ss t1_iz508r1 wrote
move as quick as possible. a meth explosion in a rowhome is really bad. and more than likely they are up while you sleep for work so it could happen then.
sassygirl101 t1_iz574h0 wrote
Can you just give us all here in Baltimore a heads up as to WHERE!!?!!!! Obviously we don’t need an exact address just give us a neighborhood vicinity.
NeutralTableFlip t1_iz5g6u2 wrote
OP, you need to notify DEA or local drug enforcement before posting anything public about the location. Your neighbors might be on here as well and if they know the area is hot then they’ll clean up for a few weeks/months before resuming production again
Blobfish9059 t1_iz4ipju wrote
Be nice if you befriended a cop and had that family over for dinner.
JonWilso t1_iz4qxy2 wrote
Invite him to dinner at their house. They're cooking I'm sure.
zamboniman46 t1_iz4pexu wrote
Your neighbors might be cooking meth
flyingspaghettisauce t1_iz4shel wrote
Is your neighbor’s name Walter and is he a former science teacher?
Tps4848 t1_iz4z7az wrote
Interesting post, interesting user account. 😂
Wilmore99 t1_iz4tl3r wrote
As soon as I figured out the neighbors are cooking meth the first thing I thought of was Russel Crowe knocking over that drug house for the duffel full of money in “The Next Three Days”….
🤔
Hey OP ummm… just curious where is this?
BudsCarsGuns91 t1_iz4yrjk wrote
Your neighbors are making shake n bake.
octosquink t1_iz514c3 wrote
Which neighborhood is this?
[deleted] OP t1_iz5akas wrote
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UptownHiFi t1_iz5f8cu wrote
Report the circumstances to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
neigh_time_pervert t1_iz5ow69 wrote
The odor is probably from the neighbors that are probably cooking meth.
nameless_username t1_iz664ou wrote
This would be a good episode of House.
thespyeye01 t1_iz66c3k wrote
Bro your neighbors are cooking crystal meth
Fine-Blacksmith-9330 t1_iz6lwb6 wrote
Damn that’s methed up
Me_Myself_and_Me t1_iz6saoi wrote
Sounds like you have a meth lab nearby. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Oftentimes, there is a strong cat urine-like smell affiliated with meth labs. Is that something you've noticed as well? Either way, keep calling until someone comes out to investigate.
Mediocre-Week-9010 t1_iz6sroq wrote
No cat pee, just the same 3 smells chorline, dish bowl cleaner and or nail polish remover.
[deleted] OP t1_iz5f872 wrote
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thespyeye01 t1_iz66pzc wrote
Also which is crazy because I've lived in Baltimore my entire life I'm 42 Crystal meth is not big here like I'm a recovering her own at it we're big on heroin crack and pot of Coke I'm not saying that it's not here I'm just saying that you know it's not a big thing but who knows it's when it comes to things like that you never know but it sounds like crystal meth
NickySnipes t1_iz6gwfs wrote
Hate to go against the popular opinion, but I’m afraid they’re cooking meth.
fatclouds69 t1_iz4z2ct wrote
Cookin scramble.
JhoodsLady t1_iz50vlc wrote
In Baltimore scramble is Heroin. And making scramble heroin doesn't smell like chemicals more like vinegar.
Eta: before Fentynal was the big thing
fatclouds69 t1_iz511tn wrote
Just thinking of the song is all. Should have used an ellipsis I suppose.
JhoodsLady t1_iz51z4d wrote
I was just commenting because I wasn't sure is methamphetamine are called scramble
fatclouds69 t1_iz5252w wrote
🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
edcod1 t1_iz4ldyc wrote
I wouldn’t be drinking the tap water.
Wilmore99 t1_iz4trrb wrote
No one really should even without the meth. 😋
fireslayer03 t1_iz4b5zq wrote
$20 says neighbors cooking and it ain’t meat