12/17/2025
Wyoming M**h Lab Busted After Owner Applies for Business License
CASPER, WY - A long-running m**hamphetamine operation in central Wyoming was shut down this week after authorities say the man running it inadvertently drew attention to the lab by applying for a business license in an attempt to operate “fully above board.”
According to court records, the suspect submitted paperwork to the state listing his business as “High Plains Chemical Solutions,” describing the operation as a “small-batch pharmaceutical manufacturing startup” operating out of a detached garage behind his trailer.
The application reportedly raised questions after the owner requested zoning approval for “large quantities of volatile solvents,” “extended overnight heating processes,” and “exceptional ventilation due to strong chemical odors.”
State officials say the application was flagged when the applicant asked whether his business would qualify for agricultural tax exemptions since “most of the customers live in rural areas.”
Law enforcement executed a search warrant shortly after the application was reviewed, discovering a fully operational m**h lab, detailed accounting records, and a framed certificate on the wall reading “If it’s illegal, you’re not trying hard enough.”
The suspect allegedly told investigators he believed Wyoming’s pro-business reputation meant “everything is legal if you fill out the right form.”
No injuries were reported. Officials remind residents that while Wyoming strongly supports small businesses, “some industries are still not eligible for licensing.”