Takoma Park Police Take Back 230 Pounds of Drugs During Nationwide Campaign

Photo courtesy of Takoma Park Police Department

Takoma Park police joined other law enforcement agencies from across the country Saturday in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s nationwide campaign to prevent pill abuse.

According to officials, Takoma Park Police collected 230 pounds of medications.

Residents are still able to dispose excess and expired prescription medications by taking them to the police department’s permanent drop off, located at 7500 Maple Avenue on the first floor lobby.

The collection site is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, according to a news release.

Items such as liquids, inhalers, aerosol cans, household ointments, needles and thermometers cannot be left.

K9 Zoro supports RX take back day. Don’t forget to bring your unused and/or expired drugs to TPPD so we can safely dispose of them for you. @DEAWASHINGTONDC #TPPDK9Zoro pic.twitter.com/9Qh4VwF3WL

— Takoma Park Police (@TakomaParkPD) April 28, 2018

Takoma Park Police collected 230 lbs. of medications at the RX Take Back Day this wknd. Thank you to the men and women of TPPD who run this campaign together with the DEA each year. Don’t forget we also offer a drug drop box in our lobby 24/7! pic.twitter.com/3kSu9CD1Dx

— Takoma Park Police (@TakomaParkPD) April 30, 2018

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