Agents at scene of home in Newfield

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said members of its clandestine lab team are at the scene of a suspected meth lab incident in Newfield.The investigation follows York County Sheriff's Office deputies attempting to serve civil paperwork on Monday to a person renting a mobile home on 481 Stone Road, said Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. Although the resident was not home at the time, deputies observed several items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine outside the home.The deputies notified MDEA, McCausland said. Agents set up a safety perimeter and secured the residence during the night while a search warrant was drafted.The search began on Tuesday morning after agents received their warrant.New Data: Maine drug deaths in 2013The MDEA said agents are being assisted by the Newfield Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Protection.Suspects in the case have been identified, but not charged yet, McCausland said.The investigation marks the thirteenth methamphetamine lab incident this year. The state had 20 in 2013, McCausland said.

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said members of its clandestine lab team are at the scene of a suspected meth lab incident in Newfield.

The investigation follows York County Sheriff's Office deputies attempting to serve civil paperwork on Monday to a person renting a mobile home on 481 Stone Road, said Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. Although the resident was not home at the time, deputies observed several items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine outside the home.

The deputies notified MDEA, McCausland said. Agents set up a safety perimeter and secured the residence during the night while a search warrant was drafted.

The search began on Tuesday morning after agents received their warrant.

New Data: Maine drug deaths in 2013

The MDEA said agents are being assisted by the Newfield Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Protection.

Suspects in the case have been identified, but not charged yet, McCausland said.

The investigation marks the thirteenth methamphetamine lab incident this year. The state had 20 in 2013, McCausland said.