I think my neighbor is selling drugs. What should I look for?

• Excessive traffic
• Short visits
• Reoccurring visits from certain individuals or vehicles
• Out of State vehicles
• Traffic coming and going at certain times (daily, weekly or monthly)
• Unsocial able behavior, rarely see a person outside of residence
• Excessive window or door coverings
• Unusual late night behavior
• Never has garbage or trash left out for collection
• Strong chemical type odors coming from vehicles, garages, sheds or houses

What information should I report?

• Note license plate numbers and description of vehicles
• Note the times when traffic may be busiest and how long are they staying
• Note the frequency of reoccurring vehicle
• Note descriptions of individuals coming and going (height, weight, hair color, etc.)
• Note specific information on individuals if you know them (name, address, phone numbers, employer, vehicles, etc.)
• Any information that may deal with possible drug activity

What are the signs and symptoms of methamphetamine use?

• Acne and sores
• Dramatic mood swings and aggressive behavior
• Elevated body temperatures and increased sweating with unusual body odor
• Excessive talking and impaired speech
• Hyperactive behavior
• Loss of appetite and / or weight loss
• Loss of pleasure and severe depression
• Memory loss
• Paranoia and alertness
• Sleep deprivation
• Teeth discoloration or loss of teeth

What do I look for with methamphetamine use?

• Cellophane baggies with corners cut off
• Hollowed out light bulbs and glass tubes (used for smoking)
• Hypodermic needles
• Pen tubes
• Small baggies or containers with rock like or powdery substance
• Small butane torches (heat source for smoking)
• Small scales
• Spoons with burn marks or residue
• Tinfoil with burn marks

What are some signs of marijuana use?

• Altered perceptions
• Dry mouth
• Euphoria
• Gain in weight
• Hunger (munchies)
• Impaired short-term memory
• Laughing / giggling
• Red eyes
• Reduced concentration or coordination

What evidence do I look for if someone is using marijuana?

• Cigarette rolling papers (Zigzags)
• Dried plant material
• Pipes or bongs (all shapes and sizes)
• Roach clips (small metal clips)
• Small round seeds (marijuana seeds)

What can I do if I do suspect someone is using drugs?

Call a Narcotics Investigator. You can call anonymously.

Cass County Drug Task Force

P.O. Box 2665
Fargo, ND 58108-2665
Phone: (701) 239-7126

West Fargo Police Department

Attention: Narcotics
800 Fourth Ave. E. 
West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: (701) 515-5500

Cass County Sheriff's Office

Attention: Narcotics
 211 Ninth St. S. 
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-5800

Fargo Police Department

Attention: Narcotics
222 Fourth St. N. 
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 241-1415