Drop Off Unused Drugs at Moorpark Police Station

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and Moorpark will be participating.

The aim of the specially-designated day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal. It also serves as a means to educate the public about the potential for abuse of unused prescription drugs.

The Moorpark Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency is hosting a drop off point for the 6^th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moorpark Police Services Center, 610 Spring St. Though the medication drop box is available during all open hours, drugs collected on Saturday help achieve national goals.

According to a release issued by the DEA, in the five previous Take-Back events, DEA in conjunction with state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners collected more than 2 million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications.