Local Police Agencies Join Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

TAMPA, FL - As part of the ongoing effort to crack down on illegal pill mills and prevent prescription drug abuse, law enforcement agencies in Hillsborough County are taking part in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Initiative.

On Saturday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, along with the Plant City Police Department, USF police, Tampa Police Department, the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance and the Drug Enforcement Administration, will collect unused or expired prescription medications from residents to prevent potentially dangerous drugs from getting into the wrong hands. The unused prescription drugs will be collected at six locations on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents will be able to drop off any prescription medications they no longer use and can remain anonymous, with no questions asked.

The Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance supports this take-back initiative and will provide volunteers and educational materials at the collection sites.

Collection Sites:
Sponsored by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office:
CVS
2109 State Road 60
Valrico

Walgreens
8398 Sheldon Road
Tampa

Sponsored by Tampa Police Department:
Winn Dixie
2525 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa

Walgreens
2115 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa

Sponsored by Plant City Police Department:
CVS
2302 James L Redman Pkwy.
Plant City

Sponsored by USF Police Department:
USF Morsani Center
13330 Laurel Drive
Tampa

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