Calcasieu Parish authorities say a 1 1/2-year drug and horse racing investigation as part of were funneling “lab quality” methamphetamine into the area has resulted in 18 people being arrested. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Havana Speed,” involved several people with ties to horse racing. The American Press reports (http://bit.ly/15ol8kn) the operation’s results were announced this week. On Monday, officers began arresting suspects in Louisiana and Texas. Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon says 11 search warrants resulted in the seizure of “pounds” of crystal meth, several weapons and the discovery of three active meth labs. Of the suspects arrested, most…