DOBSON, N.C. — Surry County Deputies busted a meth lab operation in a Dobson, NC home.
Two people were arrested. Grant Edward Slaughter and Wendy Jean Turner face several charges related to making and selling meth. Turner was also charged with misdemeanor child abuse, after investigators found a child under the age of ten who was living inside the home while meth was being produced.
The Surry County Sheriff's Office says investigators searched the Dobson home on January 11.
Investigators used protective equipment to search the home were they found tools and chemicals used to make meth.
During the search, Sheriff Hiatt said one of the bottles started to produce a gas vapor, and investigators had to properly secure the bottle, so it wouldn't harm or explode while they were on scene.
A special unit with the NC SBI was called in to help with the removal of the harmful products.
Social Services is assisting with the situation involving the child.
