With every trip into a running Crystal Methamphetamine Laboratory, officers of the Southeast Mississippi Drug Task Force have a nagging feeling in the back of their minds.

Highly trained and (hopefully) overprepared, the agents put their lives on the line in order to help save a few lives from the dangers of the Jones County area's most prevalent drug.

"My biggest worry is that maybe some information has slipped through and (the lab workers) are prepared for us when we come through," agent Stan Livingston said. "When that happens, I hope every one comes home safe."

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