 Public safety officials say law enforcement officers seized a record amount of methamphetamines on the streets in Minnesota in 2016. The violent crime enforcement team seized 488 pounds of meth and that's a 484% increase from 2009 when meth seizures were at their lowest level. Officials say meth continues to flow into Minnesota primarily from Mexico. Well enforcement, legislation, and education have all played a role in reducing the number of meth labs in this state from 410 in 2003 to 13 last year. Meth continues to flow into our state. Meth is primarily sourced out of the country of Mexico and makes its way into Minnesota through commercial and private motor vehicles. The Department of Human Services says there were 11,555 treatment admissions for methamphetamine use in 2016, more than any other drug including opiates. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.