Hancock County busts meth lab in Bayside Park

Justin Mcknight

Justin McKnight

Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputies busted a meth lab in Bayside Park on Wednesday night.

Deputies were able to dismantle the lab, taking precursors on scene as evidence.
30-year-old Justin McKnight of Bay St. Louis was arrested and charged with possession of precursors with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance. He was taken tot the Hancock County jail. He is awaiting an initial appearance.

The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media said it has been 10 years since it has had to deal with meth labs in the county.

“The thought of these labs returning to Hancock County has our narcs fired up,” the post read.
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