New form of meth found in Texas City middle school

Six junior high school girls in Texas City were caught with what officials are calling a new form of liquid methamphetamine at Blocker Middle School. (Galveston County Sheriff's Office) Six junior high school girls in Texas City were caught with what officials are calling a new form of liquid methamphetamine at Blocker Middle School. (Galveston County Sheriff's Office) Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close New form of meth found in Texas City middle school 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

Six junior high school girls in Texas City were caught Monday with what officials are calling a new form of liquid methamphetamine at Blocker Middle School, officials said.

Texas City School District spokeswoman Melissa Tortorici said the school has never seen something of this nature.

"There are six eighth-grade girls currently suspended while the investigation is still going on," said Tortorici.

The school called EMS once they learned that the students had ingested meth.

They were released to their parents after being treated at a local hospital, according to

Tortorici.



The meth substance was found on small pieces of paper and wrapped in tinfoil. The school district and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office is still learning about this new drug. They hope to educate parents to look out for it.



"Until the investigation is complete, we will not know the disciplinary action that will be implemented," said Tortorici.

Lab analysis is still underway to determine exactly what is in the strips of paper, according to a press release. Preliminary tests showed methamphetemine, but they still want to get a complete makeup of the substance.

The stamps are reportedly placed in the user's mouth and allowed to dissolve. Officials also urge that if you discover this substance that you not handle it with bare hands, as it could be absorbed into the skin.

On Thursday afternoon, a letter was sent home to parents informing them of the incident.

Principal Julie Southworth wrote that she hopes this incident was an isolated one, but reiterated that parents should also remind their children about the dangers of drug use.

TCISD asks that anyone with information call 409-916-0847. The TCISD Safe Sting Program operates with the Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers.

