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Over 700 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Turned Over to DEA

 

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and Galena Police Department recently participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration's 19th Drug Take-Back Event held this past Saturday.

 

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

 

Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves said that this year's Drug Take Back Event was very successful as they will be turning over 712 pounds of prescription drugs over to the DEA for safe disposal. Groves also said that due to the success of the event, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office along with the Galena Police Department have both installed permanent drop boxes in their lobbies, so citizens can dispose of drugs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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