ISP Collects 1,752 Pounds Of Drugs During Take-Back Event

ACROSS INDIANA - On Saturday, April 28, the Indiana State Police say they collected more than 1,700 pounds of unused or expired medication during the 15th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take-Back” initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). ISP says the “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent abuse and theft of prescription drugs in pill or liquid form, as collection sites were set up across Indiana and nationwide with help from local law enforcement for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs to be turned in for destruction.

ISP says they set up collections sites at every post, except the one at Toll Road, with the Indianapolis post collecting 150 pounds of medications between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Indy-Area Spots Participating In Drug Take-Back Day April 28

Visit in.gov/isp for a look at each location's results that contributed to the 1,752 pounds collected.

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