Scientist allegedly discovers a whole new use for his training
This one popped up this morning and I'm still scratching my head. We may have more or this later, but in the meantime, here's the story:
WOODLAND HILLS -- Narcotics investigators uncovered a suspected ecstasy lab at a home in the 20700 block of Martha Street belonging to an Amgen scientist, the Los Angeles Police Department reported today.
On Thursday afternoon, agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the home on the quiet, residential street around 2 p.m. and called in LAPD narcotics detectives with the major crimes division. They found an inactive production operation, said Officer Kate Lopez, with chemicals and glassware associated with ecstasy. They did not find completed drugs, but continue to investigate.
Officers arrested 37-year-old Stefan Schmiedberg, who works at Thousand Oaks-based biotech giant Amgen Inc. on suspicion of conspiracy to manufacture drugs.
I'll post updates later, but in the meantime, click on this link to get the story on DailyNews.com.
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