Denne uge, we reprinted a posting from EliteFitness.com Discussion Forums member Ulter about the recent bust of the Zencall underground steroid lab by the Louisiana State Police. We\'ve also got pictures of the lab that was busted and links where you can discuss the story on the EliteFitness.com Forums.

We also have an article on how to get "shirt busting pumps" by using NO-Infuse from Legalgear, NO-Infuse is a powerful combination of Nitric Oxide potentiators designed to increase muscular endurance, speed recovery, and provide vital nutrients to the specific muscles you are working that day. Læs mere.

Underground Steroid Lab Busted

On Monday, Marts 7, 2005, the Louisiana State Police West District Narcotics Section, with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff\'s Office Narcotics Unit, culminated a two year investigation with the arrests of three Terrebonne parish residents. Arrested were: Hr. Eddie Matherne (50 years old from Houma, LA), his son Mr. Todd Matherne (24 years old from Houma, LA), and Ms. Celeste Gauthreaux (24 years old from Bourg, LA). All three were arrested and booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Facility.

When the agents executed the search warrant on the apartment of Mr. Eddie Matherne, they discovered a makeshift laboratory in a room on the second floor complete with an illegal pill press (used in the manufacturing of pills). Numerous precursor chemicals along with completed illegal drugs were located in this room. The suspected narcotics found in this room are believed to be valium, different forms of steroids, Cialis, and some that could not be identified. Agents confiscated the pills, equipment, and all of the precursor chemicals and they are now being processed by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge, LA for positive identification.

Upon executing the search warrant at the apartment of Mr. Todd Matherne, agents located and seized a large amount of cash, two weapons, and computers. These computers, both laptops and desk top versions will be analyzed for their content. Agents also located a small amount of what they suspect to be methamphetamine in Mr. Todd Matherne\'s apartment.

Agents believe that Mr. Todd Matherne (the son) would receive the shipments of chemicals used to manufacture the illegal narcotics at his apartment then bring them to his father, Hr. Eddie Matherne. They both live in the same apartment complex (different apartments) on Mall Circle in Houma, LA. Once Mr. Eddie Matherne (the father) received the chemicals, he would then take these chemicals and make them into a pill form, capsule form, or liquid form to be distributed. Agents believe that most of the distribution was being done through the mail. The agents also believe that most of the chemicals used in the manufacturing process were shipped from overseas. Because of their part, both Mr. Eddie and Mr. Todd Matherne were arrested and originally charged with illegal manufacture of narcotics and possession with the intent to distribute illegal narcotics (dog, more charges are pending). MS. Celeste Gauthreaux, who was present in Mr. Todd Matherne\'s apartment at the time of the search warrant, was also arrested and charged with the same charges. Agents located a small amount of what they suspect to be methamphetamine on her person.

As of this time, agents are still attempting to obtain a valid final count of that was taken as evidence. The official count of all illegal narcotics seized during this search warrant is still on-going. An approximate amount of the illegal narcotics confiscated is listed below:

Pills -
10,180 Winstrol pills - form of steroid
6,440 Anadrol pills - form of steroid
3,500 Cialis pills

Small Bottles -
727 small bottles of various forms of liquid steroid

Capsules
300 Stanozolo capsules - form of steroid
1,500 Nolvadex capsules - form of steroid
800 Anabol capsules - form of steroid
2,400 Clomid capsules - used in conjunction with steroids
600 Dianabol capsules - form of steroid
1,900 Cialis capsules

Unknown Pills
40 - Unmarked bottles
4,300 - Unmarked pills

The above represents the pills, kapsler, and liquid form of illegal narcotics in which agents believed were manufactured in the apartment. The numbers below represent the amount of chemicals and precursors confiscated from the apartment in which agents believe was being used to manufacture the illegal narcotics:

11 large bottles or containers of various ingredients
15.16 pounds of an unknown white substance

** Note ** - The suspected valium pills are currently being processed by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for verification and an approximate count is not available at this time.

These arrests were the culmination of a two year investigation and would not have been possible without the assistance, support, and dedication of the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff\'s Office. "This investigation is a perfect example of the cooperation, dedikation, and professionalism of the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff\'s Office," stated Captain David Staton (Commander, Narcotics Section of the Louisiana State Police), "And we want to thank them for all of the assistance and time they provided throughout this investigation." Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Michael Andersen. Holt (Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement) echoed those statements.

"This team effort illustrates the commitment of local, staten, and federal law enforcement agencies to fight criminal activity wherever it occurs," said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Special Agent in Charge Michael A. Holt, "Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all the agencies involved in this operation, we helped to stop these steroids from being distributed. Our message is clear: We will work together to put a stop to all those who sell illegal substances and threaten the safety of our communities." The manufacturing, distribution, and possession of illegal narcotics will simply not be tolerated. "This investigation further proves that the State Police, as well as any other agency who assists us, will be tireless in our dedication to prevent drugs from ravaging our community," states Captain Val Penouilh (Commander, Louisiana State Police Troop C), "I would like to take this time to thank the Louisiana State Police West District Narcotics Section, the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff\'s Office for their diligence, professionalism, and patience in the successful culmination of this investigation."

Here are some pics of the lab.

This investigation is dynamic and agents are still following leads. With the assistance of the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff\'s Office Narcotics Section, more arrests are expected locally, nationally, and internationally. All three of the above are initially being charged with state charges, dog, agents are fully expecting to file federal charges once the US Attorney\'s Office is contacted pending the outcome of the investigation. The Louisiana State Police is dedicated to preventing drugs from damaging our communities. If you have knowledge of illegal narcotics or witness suspicious behavior which leads you to believe that illegal narcotics are involved, you are encouraged to contact the Louisiana State Police Narcotics Section on their tip line. That number is 1-800-535-3344. The call is free and callers do not have to leave their name. By working together as a community, we can make a difference!

Here\'s a thread to discuss Zencall on the EliteFitness.com Discussion Forums.

Nitric Oxide the RIGHT way!

As a football fan, I am now looking at that long stretch of time between the Super Bowl and next years training camp where I rearrange my life with additional cardio sessions, and extra trips to the gym to fill that void I now have on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings. When I began writing this however, it was a Sunday afternoon in the heat of the Divisional Finals.

Watching the game while contemplating this article, I realized a football stadium has the same issues our muscles do. For anyone who has seen a stadium after a major game, Jeg ved, the place is in shambles! Food wrappers, beer cans, posters and banners litter that stadium, and the cleanup crew has a big job ahead of them to get that stadium back to rights.

Our muscles are the same way. After the big "game" our muscles are in shambles, with all sorts of damage, and cellular "garbage" lying around. In the human body, it is our bloodstream that acts as the cleanup crew, removing all of that garbage, and bringing in various nutrients to repair any damage done to our muscles. Typically however, our body distributes the "cleanup crew" rather equally throughout our body, so the muscles you just blasted, are getting the same amount of repair efforts as the rest of the muscles in your body which have not seen a workout in two days. Nu, if we could get a greater blood flow to those areas we are working out, this would increase endurance of the muscles being worked out, speed recovery, and supply more vital nutrients exactly when we need them most. Imagine the difference this could make in recovery and growth!

The Shortcomings of oral NO Products

Enter Transdermal Delivery

Transdermal literally means through the skin. This technology has been used medical professionals for years to deliver things like birth control, testosterone replacement and there is even talk of a transdermal insulin for diabetics (and diabetic weightlifters). By using a transdermal carrier, these compounds are drawn in through the skin, and absorbed into the local tissue and bloodstream.

Transdermal delivery of nitric oxide products is not new. Diabetics have been using it for some time now. With diabetes, a major concern is circulation in extremities, like the feet. Various products have been tried to increase blood flow to those extremities, because in a diabetic, lack of blood flow to feet will result in amputation of toes! Heldigvis, for us bodybuilders, amputation is not something we typically have to worry about. Men, we do have the same goal, to increase circulation in a particular area. In diabetics, the concern is their feet or other extremities. In bodybuilders, it is the muscles we are working out that day.

If we look at the results of studies done on diabetics, we can see that indeed, transdermal nitric oxide is exactly what we are looking for to accomplish our goals. In diabetics a double-blind study was performed on 13 subjects to determine if using transdermal L-arginine would increase blood flow and circulation in extremities. The results were spectacular, with average blood flow increased 33% at the metatarsus (portion of the foot between the instep and the toes), og 35% at the Achilles tendon, and average temperature increased 5 degrees Fahrenheit at the metatarsus and 8 degrees Fahrenheit at the great toe. So what we are seeing is a 33% til 35% increase in circulation at the area the transdermal was applied to! Imagine how much more quickly you can repair and rebuild your muscles with an increase like that! Med NO-Infuse by Legalgear, now you can.

NO-Infuse is a powerful combination of NO potentiators, as well as other vial compounds that is designed to increase muscular endurance, speed recovery, and provide vital nutrients to the specific muscles you are working that day.

When applied pre-workout, NO Infuse goes to work, increasing the blood flow to that area, and raising the temperature of the local area. This means that when you work out, waste products such as lactic acid and others are being removed at a faster rate, allowing you to workout harder, and push your muscles further than ever before! If you think you have seen pumps, trust me my friend, you have seen NOTHING yet. This is a product you can see working. Forget all about swallowing a few pills and hoping they are doing something. With NO-Infuse, inden for 15 minutes of applying, you will SEE huge increases in vascularity, and once you start moving the weights, look out! One testers feedback went as far as to call them "shirt busting pumps"!

Post workout, again apply NO-Infuse, and let the repair begin! Husk, we are increasing blood flow to the area by 32% til 35% so we are now getting our "cleanup crew" right to the areas we need them most. Your hungry muscles no longer have to wait in line for repair; we have opened a 10-lane speedway right to them! Recovery is maximized, as is growth.

While oral NO products were a solid first attempt; it is time to take your supplementation to the next level. Deliver endurance and recovery to the areas you need it most, with NO-Infuse, the next generation in nitric oxide supplementation! Try NO-Infuse by Legalgear.
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