It's the sheriff's attempt to get meth off the streets in northwest Kansas with a funny twist.

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The Decatur County Sheriff's Office in Oberlin, Kansas, said meth purchased locally might be contaminated with coronavirus (which is not true) and they are advising drug users to get their supplies tested for free.It's the sheriff's attempt to get meth off the streets in northwest Kansas with a funny twist.In a Facebook post that was later deleted, the Sheriff's Office asked users to bring their meth in to have it tested. The sheriff even said they would be willing to come to users’ homes if they’re too embarrassed to bring it in.“If you have recently purchased meth locally, it may be contaminated with the coronavirus,” the post said. “Please take it to the sheriff's office or police department and they will test it for free. “If you're not comfortable going into an office, please contact any officer and they'll test your meth in the privacy of your home. Please spread the word!”According to the CDC, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state of Kansas. There have been 60 reported cases of the coronavirus in the United States.