Loss of meth precursors proves costly for Taminco

Posted on 24 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A US-based chemicals company has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for losing large amounts of meth precursors during distribution en-route to Mexico.

In a story that reads like a Breaking Bad plotline, Taminco, a chemical manufacturer based in Pennsylvania will face criminal penalties after admitting to improperly shipping 100 tons of a chemical that is often used in the production of meth amphetamine. The company was charged a total of $860,000 – made up of a criminal…

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