118 Pounds of Drugs Turned in to Anne Arundel Police

From the Anne Arundel County Police Department:

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY - The Anne Arundel County Police Department thanked residents who participated in its successful Prescription Drug Take Back initiative on Oct. 22. The event was sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

Several hundred bottles of expired and unused medications were collected. Collection sites were established at each of the county’s four police districts and police headquarters. About 118 pounds of various prescription medications were collected. These medications were turned over to the DEA for proper disposal.

Each collection site was staffed with a representative from the Police Department as well as a DEA investigator to answer any questions or concerns about medications getting into to the wrong hands and the abuse of prescribed medication. Residents were informed of the harm caused by flushing the unused medication down the toilet and how it affects the water, septic systems, the environment and overall public safety. The Anne Arundel County Health Department also had members at collection sites to provide information on various treatment programs as well as other services.

There are drop boxes for unused medication in the lobby of each of the four police districts; they are available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Police headquarters also has a drop box in the lobby available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The boxes are provided so that unused medications can be disposed of in a safe manner.

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