Crime & Safety
Alexandria Law Enforcers Collect 193 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs
Alexandria's Police Department and Sheriff's Office collect the drugs through a program with the Drug Enforcement Agency
Alexandria's Police Department and Sheriff’s Office collected 193 pounds of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at the second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The two agencies on Saturday worked in concert with the Drug Enforcement Administration to help prevent increased pill abuse and theft. Additionally, the take-back program allows the drugs to be disposed of properly rather than being tossed in a trash can where they can impact the environment and waste system.
Approximately 5,033 collections sites nationwide participated in the second nationwide program this past Saturday.
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In Alexandria, residents dropped off unused prescription medications at two sites - the Public Safety Center and the George Washington Masonic Memorial. The service was free and anonymous.
Last September, the two Alexandria law enforcement agencies collected more than 122 pounds of prescription drugs for destruction in the first take back initiative.
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