hhajdo
Community Veteran
by "Carcin Ogen"
Everyone who has been "around" for quite awhile has their own ideas on how to conceal their goods and has implemented some particular method to do so…or at least SHOULD have by now. Keeping your "products" in a safe location that prevents detection by those who you do not wish to see them is one of the most important aspects in having controlled substances in one's presence and on one's property. Failure to take the necessary action could cost you in the future if you are not careful. It is also ignorant of the seriousness of the "practices" many of us are in engaged in.
Now that we have established the importance of these matters, let us see how we can possibly work on it to provide us with as much safety as possible. We have all probably heard from a friend or read from a post about a method or 2 used by another individual. What we need however are many different options that meet different criteria to be most effective. ***Please Note: The methods being discussed here are not for smuggling, but rather for proper storage at one's location.*** The criteria are as follows
1) Total and complete concealment
2) Storage location that is totally inconspicuous
3) Determination of the type of storage area:
a) quick access
b) short term storage
c) long term storage NOTE: Many methods fall into multiple categories.
4) Storage location environment
a) does it fall into the proper temperament zone of the substances recommended storage temperature range….i.e. do not bury your amps outside in negative 4 degree temps
b) is the area free of frequent human presence…i.e. is your stash in a tissue box under the bathroom sink where company, friends, relatives, etc…may have access to
c) is the area safe from being trampled upon…i.e. is the stash in a location where it could be possibly be damaged due to some form of pressure…I knew a guy who cut open his "pleather" chair and hid some tabs in there only to find later that he crushed 80+% of them
5) Will the location be successful in preventing someone from discovering it…i.e. will the cops be able to find it?
Ok, now we have established some criteria to be used as a reference in finding ourselves a suitable location for concealment. Let's take a look at and analyze a few possibilities.
The following listings of examples have already been used by myself and many others do the highest degree of success. These methods have also been subjected to a total search of the premises by law enforcement agents who never found a thing. The search was conducted by some friends of mine who work the narcotics squad of a certain law enforcement unit. They are users themselves and many have kept their stuff in the same types of locations and used the same methods. They are quite dependable. However, let me proceed to list a few locations that almost never work. From what I was told they are searched almost all of the time. This list certainly does not cover them all.
1) In a heating or air duct right inside the grille cover. This is found in many homes today and will almost always be searched.
2) Inside your computer tower case, etc. The cops will seize your computer anyway to search for incriminating files, so this is a risky and usually failed attempt.
3) Inside a shoebox buried in your closet.
4) Inside a drawer buried under clothing.
5) Inside a hollowed out book.
6) Under a mattress.
7) Taped under a desk drawer.
8) In a refrigerator.
9) In a flour jar or sugar jar.
10) Inside a toilet tank.
11) Inside a tissue box under the sink.
12) Inside any kind of vitamin or supplement bottle, aspirin bottle, etc. They always look in these.
13) And many others.
Now we have an idea of what to avoid for the most point. Remember that the persons searching your place are experienced in this regard. They are not stupid. Also a big point to remember is who is doing the search. If you are just a small user, then chances are it will be locals or the Postal Inspector with some locals. The DEA and other Feds seem to get involved if there is a large amount suspected or if you are under suspicion for distribution. So, if you are distributing, take all the methods and processes to the absolute extreme for your highest chance of safety. I do not know all the laws exactly, but I am most positive that the law enforcement establishment will need to come up with some form of contraband to have any kind of case against you. Just being suspected of discussing controlled substances on a message board will not land you in jail. It is called the freedom of speech. So, the law enforcement establishment will need to locate contraband on your presence or on your property to have anything strong against you. Possession is nine-tenths of the law as the adage goes. And for hell's sake, do not carry your stuff in your car unless absolutely necessary for some reason like a change of residence. And if you have to, make it as temporary as possible and drive in an extremely conscientious manner. In other words, do not run stop signs or speed. That is a ticket to getting pulled over and possibly having your vehicle searched. Avoid it at all times if possible.
Now let us proceed on to some ideas for concealment. As we discuss these options, we will also discuss the packaging methods of the substance…i.e. does it need to be water proof, etc…Ok, lets begin.
A good point to remember here with all these methods is to be completely inconspicuous. So in other words, if you are going to hide your goods in a toaster, do not keep the toaster in your bedroom. While this is a ridiculous example, I think you all understand my point.
1) Candles
Here is one of my all-time favorites. The idea here is to hide your items in a candle. Yes, a wax candle. It works for both amps and orals. The best way is to go to a local craft store and look through all the candle making supplies. You should be able to find quite a bit depending on your locale. What you are really looking for are the various types of wax molds and the wax itself. I have not been recently to get prices on this, but I think it might be somewhat costly. But remember it is certainly worth it. You can cut costs by digging up old candles for meltdown or going to a dollar store and buying a lot of cheap ones. You can also go to flea markets and such and usually find old candles. Another option is to buy those boxes of paraffin wax at the grocery store that is used for canning food in jars. This type of wax may not work as well and you will have to add some sort of coloring to the melted paraffin to dye it.
As far as the molds are concerned, choose a size to meet your needs. It is best to use a variety of sizes. One thing I have done is to make those long, semi-thin candles that you see around Xmas time. They were the same dark red color and then I would mix them with other unfilled candles and put them in a box marked "Christmas decorations" and store them with all the other decorations. This is damn near fool proof! If you can not purchase molds, then look for something else. You can use toilet paper cardboard rolls, paper towel rolls, etc. Just be sure to grease them before pouring in the wax. Use your imagination here. ***NOTE: Be sure to insert a damn wick! A candle with no wick is a suspicious sign to anyone searching your house!
OK…now what we want to do is to meltdown the wax. Following the directions is the best method. You will need an old pot; an old double boiler is best. Heat the wax slowly and evenly. When it gets to the right temp, just pour it in the mold. But before this is done, you will have wanted to insert the goods and the wick. First start off with the goods. Put all orals in baggies of some sort to prevent the wax from coming in contact. The amps can just be put in or bagged if possible. The packaging must be "tight." It can not be wider than the mold so it sticks out of the finished candle. Just work with it and you will see. After everything is in, feed the wick down in and pour in the wax. Let it set for a good while until it is back to room temp. Then just slide it out or cut away the mold (depending on what type of mold you use). Then, place in a nice location in your house or in with Xmas decorations, etc. One note, do not make a "funky" colored candle and put it in with Xmas decs. Stick to dark red or maybe green.
The MOST important aspect here is the coloration of the candle. It must be a DARK color! Many candles, if held up to the light, are translucent. So, any objects inside can be seen. Make it dark red, blue, etc. so this is eliminated.
Now about removal of the items…it can be a pain in the ass. It depends how it is done. The mess is just in cutting all the wax away and such. Be careful if you break open the candle so as not to crack an amp! This may take a little bit, but all should be in good shape and ready for use.
Just work with it all and you will pick it up easily.
**Here is one of my favorite recipes: Some of you may have seen those specialty candles that are large and rectangular with 3 or 4 wicks. They are near the size of a shoebox. Some are also usually decorated by inserting flower petals and perfume. What I do is to make a mold out of this plywood or another thin, strong substance. Plexiglas and acrylic works well. I make a four-sided mold and set it on another piece of wood and clamp the mold to the bottom piece of wood, which is now acting as he bottom of the mold. You want the four sides of the mold to be sealed so wax does not leak out. Then, I melt the wax and add perfume to it (a woman's scent is preferred or some type of liquid car freshener). Mix it up well. I then proceed to add some flower petals to the bottom of the mold. Then I add some wax and then more petals and then more wax, and continue to it is filled. You want to add the wax and petals quickly so the first poured wax does not fully set up before the next layer is added. I top it off with a few more petals and the wicks can then be inserted quickly by poking them in if you wish. I prefer to get the wicks in with the first pour and then hold them up straight on each consecutive pour. When it is done, it is a work of art that is a FANTASTIC storage location. My last held 20+ amps and numerous baggies of orals. It sat on my living room coffee table for over a year. ***NOTE: It is important to leave some room towards the top of the candle free from items. This way the candles can be burned a little so it does not look new. This adds to the realism. A shit load of unburned candles around your place looks a little suspicious to a trained eye.
When all is done, just place them in storage and place them around your house. One on the toilet, a few around the tub, on the mantle, etc… Just DO NOT place a candle in a location you would not burn it…like on top of a gas heater.
2) Concrete / Cement Molds
The product here is much the same as the candle product, except that you are using cement or concrete. We have all seen those decorator cement items that people use as stepping stones or flowerpot holders, etc. Look in a garden catalog and you will see them. This method was even demonstrated on a Home Channel TV show. What you need to do is to make a mold from wood or just use some other container as an already-to-go mold. I also believe these are sold as well. You can use a tin pie plate, plastic or aluminum oil pan (for draining auto oil) or anything else you can some up with. After the mold is ready, then go ahead and grease it up and make sure it is secure because cement is a heavy, dense substance. You will then want to prepare and prep the goods that will be going in. It is best to put all of them in baggies and to slightly lube them with a lube that will not degrade plastic. This should help you get the good out easier. Go buy a bag of ready-mix cement and follow the instructions. DO NOT make it too wet, but not to stiff either. When it is ready, pout it in the mold. Place the goods in the mold after you pour a few an inch of cement in first so the stuff will not protrude from the finished product. Pour in the rest. Let it get stiff enough to hold an inserted shape but not too stiff that you can no longer work with it. Then just use your imagination and decorate it. Use leaves, pine cones, acorns, etc. put a decorative impression in the cement. REMOVE THE leaves, etc. Do not leave them in like with the flowers in the candle. Use some creativity to decorate it. After it cures then remove the form and set it out on the patio, porch, flowerbed, etc… There you go. Remove your good carefully. A small note here is to possibly consider using plaster of Paris as it may make retrieval easier. A PREFERRED method is to purchase some sort of small box that you can put the goods in and then place box in the mold. Something like a cigarette case works well. Again, use your imagination.
3) Firestarters
The firestarters I am referring to are those that are made out of wax and sawdust. They sometimes come with their own little "matchhead" which can be struck on a matchbox to start them. I am sure they also have other ingredients as well, but we are just going to use wax and sawdust and NO striker. They can be found without strikers as well. It is best to go look for a box of these so that you can either mix the "loaded" starters with the real ones or so that you can get an idea about size. But just the same, you do not need to buy any of them either. If you do not, then just be sure that you make a few of them so it is not too suspicious. What you would then want to do is to place them in a nice place by your fireplace or wood stove. Place them in a little basket next to the kindling or in a little box next to the kindling. I am sure you get the idea. ***NOTE: Do not use this method if you would not normally have a need for firestarters..i.e. you have no fireplace or woodstove.*** Ok, now lets move on to the process of making them.
The firestarters I am referring to are those that are made out of wax and sawdust. They sometimes come with their own little "matchhead" which can be struck on a matchbox to start them. I am sure they also have other ingredients as well, but we are just going to use wax and sawdust and NO striker. They can be found without strikers as well. It is best to go look for a box of these so that you can either mix the "loaded" starters with the real ones or so that you can get an idea about size. But just the same, you do not need to buy any of them either. If you do not, then just be sure that you make a few of them so it is not too suspicious. What you would then want to do is to place them in a nice place by your fireplace or wood stove. Place them in a little basket next to the kindling or in a little box next to the kindling. I am sure you get the idea. ***NOTE: Do not use this method if you would not normally have a need for firestarters..i.e. you have no fireplace or woodstove.*** Ok, now lets move on to the process of making them.
What you want to do first is acquire a good amount of sawdust. After you have that, melt the wax. ***Note: It is preferred that you use colorless wax for starters…such as paraffin wax. After your wax is consistently melted and smooth, incorporate the sawdust small amounts at a time and mix it well. Do not over mix. Keep adding until you come to the correct proportions. You will have to play with this to get it right, but your end product should be largely sawdust held together by minimal wax. However, you want it to be solid and not easily crumbly. The surfaces will most likely be rough and not smooth, which is fine. After this is done, pour some of the wax into the mold to make a bottom. Then add your goods (preferably contained in a "tight" baggy) and then proceed to pour the rest of the wax in to completely surround the goods. Remember, do not allow any sides of the baggy to protrude. Let it set and remove from the mold. Now place in an inconspicuous location. This one will work well. Just remember NOT TO THROW IT INTO THE FIRE!!! Mark it inconspicuously with your fingernail or something. An exploding amp in the fireplace would not be too cool.
Everyone who has been "around" for quite awhile has their own ideas on how to conceal their goods and has implemented some particular method to do so…or at least SHOULD have by now. Keeping your "products" in a safe location that prevents detection by those who you do not wish to see them is one of the most important aspects in having controlled substances in one's presence and on one's property. Failure to take the necessary action could cost you in the future if you are not careful. It is also ignorant of the seriousness of the "practices" many of us are in engaged in.
Now that we have established the importance of these matters, let us see how we can possibly work on it to provide us with as much safety as possible. We have all probably heard from a friend or read from a post about a method or 2 used by another individual. What we need however are many different options that meet different criteria to be most effective. ***Please Note: The methods being discussed here are not for smuggling, but rather for proper storage at one's location.*** The criteria are as follows
1) Total and complete concealment
2) Storage location that is totally inconspicuous
3) Determination of the type of storage area:
a) quick access
b) short term storage
c) long term storage NOTE: Many methods fall into multiple categories.
4) Storage location environment
a) does it fall into the proper temperament zone of the substances recommended storage temperature range….i.e. do not bury your amps outside in negative 4 degree temps
b) is the area free of frequent human presence…i.e. is your stash in a tissue box under the bathroom sink where company, friends, relatives, etc…may have access to
c) is the area safe from being trampled upon…i.e. is the stash in a location where it could be possibly be damaged due to some form of pressure…I knew a guy who cut open his "pleather" chair and hid some tabs in there only to find later that he crushed 80+% of them
5) Will the location be successful in preventing someone from discovering it…i.e. will the cops be able to find it?
Ok, now we have established some criteria to be used as a reference in finding ourselves a suitable location for concealment. Let's take a look at and analyze a few possibilities.
The following listings of examples have already been used by myself and many others do the highest degree of success. These methods have also been subjected to a total search of the premises by law enforcement agents who never found a thing. The search was conducted by some friends of mine who work the narcotics squad of a certain law enforcement unit. They are users themselves and many have kept their stuff in the same types of locations and used the same methods. They are quite dependable. However, let me proceed to list a few locations that almost never work. From what I was told they are searched almost all of the time. This list certainly does not cover them all.
1) In a heating or air duct right inside the grille cover. This is found in many homes today and will almost always be searched.
2) Inside your computer tower case, etc. The cops will seize your computer anyway to search for incriminating files, so this is a risky and usually failed attempt.
3) Inside a shoebox buried in your closet.
4) Inside a drawer buried under clothing.
5) Inside a hollowed out book.
6) Under a mattress.
7) Taped under a desk drawer.
8) In a refrigerator.
9) In a flour jar or sugar jar.
10) Inside a toilet tank.
11) Inside a tissue box under the sink.
12) Inside any kind of vitamin or supplement bottle, aspirin bottle, etc. They always look in these.
13) And many others.
Now we have an idea of what to avoid for the most point. Remember that the persons searching your place are experienced in this regard. They are not stupid. Also a big point to remember is who is doing the search. If you are just a small user, then chances are it will be locals or the Postal Inspector with some locals. The DEA and other Feds seem to get involved if there is a large amount suspected or if you are under suspicion for distribution. So, if you are distributing, take all the methods and processes to the absolute extreme for your highest chance of safety. I do not know all the laws exactly, but I am most positive that the law enforcement establishment will need to come up with some form of contraband to have any kind of case against you. Just being suspected of discussing controlled substances on a message board will not land you in jail. It is called the freedom of speech. So, the law enforcement establishment will need to locate contraband on your presence or on your property to have anything strong against you. Possession is nine-tenths of the law as the adage goes. And for hell's sake, do not carry your stuff in your car unless absolutely necessary for some reason like a change of residence. And if you have to, make it as temporary as possible and drive in an extremely conscientious manner. In other words, do not run stop signs or speed. That is a ticket to getting pulled over and possibly having your vehicle searched. Avoid it at all times if possible.
Now let us proceed on to some ideas for concealment. As we discuss these options, we will also discuss the packaging methods of the substance…i.e. does it need to be water proof, etc…Ok, lets begin.
A good point to remember here with all these methods is to be completely inconspicuous. So in other words, if you are going to hide your goods in a toaster, do not keep the toaster in your bedroom. While this is a ridiculous example, I think you all understand my point.
1) Candles
Here is one of my all-time favorites. The idea here is to hide your items in a candle. Yes, a wax candle. It works for both amps and orals. The best way is to go to a local craft store and look through all the candle making supplies. You should be able to find quite a bit depending on your locale. What you are really looking for are the various types of wax molds and the wax itself. I have not been recently to get prices on this, but I think it might be somewhat costly. But remember it is certainly worth it. You can cut costs by digging up old candles for meltdown or going to a dollar store and buying a lot of cheap ones. You can also go to flea markets and such and usually find old candles. Another option is to buy those boxes of paraffin wax at the grocery store that is used for canning food in jars. This type of wax may not work as well and you will have to add some sort of coloring to the melted paraffin to dye it.
As far as the molds are concerned, choose a size to meet your needs. It is best to use a variety of sizes. One thing I have done is to make those long, semi-thin candles that you see around Xmas time. They were the same dark red color and then I would mix them with other unfilled candles and put them in a box marked "Christmas decorations" and store them with all the other decorations. This is damn near fool proof! If you can not purchase molds, then look for something else. You can use toilet paper cardboard rolls, paper towel rolls, etc. Just be sure to grease them before pouring in the wax. Use your imagination here. ***NOTE: Be sure to insert a damn wick! A candle with no wick is a suspicious sign to anyone searching your house!
OK…now what we want to do is to meltdown the wax. Following the directions is the best method. You will need an old pot; an old double boiler is best. Heat the wax slowly and evenly. When it gets to the right temp, just pour it in the mold. But before this is done, you will have wanted to insert the goods and the wick. First start off with the goods. Put all orals in baggies of some sort to prevent the wax from coming in contact. The amps can just be put in or bagged if possible. The packaging must be "tight." It can not be wider than the mold so it sticks out of the finished candle. Just work with it and you will see. After everything is in, feed the wick down in and pour in the wax. Let it set for a good while until it is back to room temp. Then just slide it out or cut away the mold (depending on what type of mold you use). Then, place in a nice location in your house or in with Xmas decorations, etc. One note, do not make a "funky" colored candle and put it in with Xmas decs. Stick to dark red or maybe green.
The MOST important aspect here is the coloration of the candle. It must be a DARK color! Many candles, if held up to the light, are translucent. So, any objects inside can be seen. Make it dark red, blue, etc. so this is eliminated.
Now about removal of the items…it can be a pain in the ass. It depends how it is done. The mess is just in cutting all the wax away and such. Be careful if you break open the candle so as not to crack an amp! This may take a little bit, but all should be in good shape and ready for use.
Just work with it all and you will pick it up easily.
**Here is one of my favorite recipes: Some of you may have seen those specialty candles that are large and rectangular with 3 or 4 wicks. They are near the size of a shoebox. Some are also usually decorated by inserting flower petals and perfume. What I do is to make a mold out of this plywood or another thin, strong substance. Plexiglas and acrylic works well. I make a four-sided mold and set it on another piece of wood and clamp the mold to the bottom piece of wood, which is now acting as he bottom of the mold. You want the four sides of the mold to be sealed so wax does not leak out. Then, I melt the wax and add perfume to it (a woman's scent is preferred or some type of liquid car freshener). Mix it up well. I then proceed to add some flower petals to the bottom of the mold. Then I add some wax and then more petals and then more wax, and continue to it is filled. You want to add the wax and petals quickly so the first poured wax does not fully set up before the next layer is added. I top it off with a few more petals and the wicks can then be inserted quickly by poking them in if you wish. I prefer to get the wicks in with the first pour and then hold them up straight on each consecutive pour. When it is done, it is a work of art that is a FANTASTIC storage location. My last held 20+ amps and numerous baggies of orals. It sat on my living room coffee table for over a year. ***NOTE: It is important to leave some room towards the top of the candle free from items. This way the candles can be burned a little so it does not look new. This adds to the realism. A shit load of unburned candles around your place looks a little suspicious to a trained eye.
When all is done, just place them in storage and place them around your house. One on the toilet, a few around the tub, on the mantle, etc… Just DO NOT place a candle in a location you would not burn it…like on top of a gas heater.
2) Concrete / Cement Molds
The product here is much the same as the candle product, except that you are using cement or concrete. We have all seen those decorator cement items that people use as stepping stones or flowerpot holders, etc. Look in a garden catalog and you will see them. This method was even demonstrated on a Home Channel TV show. What you need to do is to make a mold from wood or just use some other container as an already-to-go mold. I also believe these are sold as well. You can use a tin pie plate, plastic or aluminum oil pan (for draining auto oil) or anything else you can some up with. After the mold is ready, then go ahead and grease it up and make sure it is secure because cement is a heavy, dense substance. You will then want to prepare and prep the goods that will be going in. It is best to put all of them in baggies and to slightly lube them with a lube that will not degrade plastic. This should help you get the good out easier. Go buy a bag of ready-mix cement and follow the instructions. DO NOT make it too wet, but not to stiff either. When it is ready, pout it in the mold. Place the goods in the mold after you pour a few an inch of cement in first so the stuff will not protrude from the finished product. Pour in the rest. Let it get stiff enough to hold an inserted shape but not too stiff that you can no longer work with it. Then just use your imagination and decorate it. Use leaves, pine cones, acorns, etc. put a decorative impression in the cement. REMOVE THE leaves, etc. Do not leave them in like with the flowers in the candle. Use some creativity to decorate it. After it cures then remove the form and set it out on the patio, porch, flowerbed, etc… There you go. Remove your good carefully. A small note here is to possibly consider using plaster of Paris as it may make retrieval easier. A PREFERRED method is to purchase some sort of small box that you can put the goods in and then place box in the mold. Something like a cigarette case works well. Again, use your imagination.
3) Firestarters
The firestarters I am referring to are those that are made out of wax and sawdust. They sometimes come with their own little "matchhead" which can be struck on a matchbox to start them. I am sure they also have other ingredients as well, but we are just going to use wax and sawdust and NO striker. They can be found without strikers as well. It is best to go look for a box of these so that you can either mix the "loaded" starters with the real ones or so that you can get an idea about size. But just the same, you do not need to buy any of them either. If you do not, then just be sure that you make a few of them so it is not too suspicious. What you would then want to do is to place them in a nice place by your fireplace or wood stove. Place them in a little basket next to the kindling or in a little box next to the kindling. I am sure you get the idea. ***NOTE: Do not use this method if you would not normally have a need for firestarters..i.e. you have no fireplace or woodstove.*** Ok, now lets move on to the process of making them.
The firestarters I am referring to are those that are made out of wax and sawdust. They sometimes come with their own little "matchhead" which can be struck on a matchbox to start them. I am sure they also have other ingredients as well, but we are just going to use wax and sawdust and NO striker. They can be found without strikers as well. It is best to go look for a box of these so that you can either mix the "loaded" starters with the real ones or so that you can get an idea about size. But just the same, you do not need to buy any of them either. If you do not, then just be sure that you make a few of them so it is not too suspicious. What you would then want to do is to place them in a nice place by your fireplace or wood stove. Place them in a little basket next to the kindling or in a little box next to the kindling. I am sure you get the idea. ***NOTE: Do not use this method if you would not normally have a need for firestarters..i.e. you have no fireplace or woodstove.*** Ok, now lets move on to the process of making them.
What you want to do first is acquire a good amount of sawdust. After you have that, melt the wax. ***Note: It is preferred that you use colorless wax for starters…such as paraffin wax. After your wax is consistently melted and smooth, incorporate the sawdust small amounts at a time and mix it well. Do not over mix. Keep adding until you come to the correct proportions. You will have to play with this to get it right, but your end product should be largely sawdust held together by minimal wax. However, you want it to be solid and not easily crumbly. The surfaces will most likely be rough and not smooth, which is fine. After this is done, pour some of the wax into the mold to make a bottom. Then add your goods (preferably contained in a "tight" baggy) and then proceed to pour the rest of the wax in to completely surround the goods. Remember, do not allow any sides of the baggy to protrude. Let it set and remove from the mold. Now place in an inconspicuous location. This one will work well. Just remember NOT TO THROW IT INTO THE FIRE!!! Mark it inconspicuously with your fingernail or something. An exploding amp in the fireplace would not be too cool.