A Middlesboro woman and her boyfriend were arrested Monday morning and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine in a house that adjoins property occupied by East End Elementary School.

Christina Jones, 25, was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. She was also charged with fourth-degree endangering a child with a controlled substance.

Richard Allen Idol, 41, was also arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and two counts of fourth-degree endangering a child with a controlled substance.

Middlesboro Police Chief Jeff Sharpe said police confiscated a mobile meth-making lab which was stored in a duffel bag. The equipment had been used to manufacture the drug in the past.

Sharpe said the charges of fourth-degree endangering a child with a controlled substance were levied against the two because meth manufacturing is a dangerous activity that involves hazardous chemicals and the risk of poisoning by fumes and of fire or explosion.

Two children were present in the home at the time of the arrests.

If convicted the two could face up to 20 years in prison.

"Meth has proven to be one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs there is," said Sharpe.

"Every community they invade, they destroy."

Sharpe said most local meth-making operations are small scale. Meth production usually produces a pungent odor much like cat urine.

Other arrests made this weekend include: