Arkansas law enforcement officials take part in annual spring Drug Takeback Day

Brandon Ringo

April 27, 2024 at 7:47 PM·1 min read

Arkansas law enforcement officials take part in annual spring Drug Takeback Day

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Law enforcement officials from the Natural State took part in the annual Spring Drug Takeback Day Saturday afternoon.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a majority of people who use a prescription medication for a non-medical purpose got it from a family member or friend.

North Little Rock police hold prescription takeback event

Officials from the Drug Enforcement Agency said that for those who couldn’t make it to a take back location during the event, there are more than 275 year-round authorized collection sites across the state.

For more information, visit the DEA Diversion Control Division’s website.

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