10/1312 - Nearly 700 pounds of prescription drugs were collected as part of a recent take-back event with the Michigan State Police Brighton Post collecting the most of all posts taking part. Michigan State Police partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and various local law enforcement agencies for another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 29th. The day provided a venue for citizens to dispose of expired, un-used and un-wanted medications for destruction. Officials say a total of 698.75 pounds of prescription drugs were collected at posts across the state. The Michigan State Police Brighton Post collected 85 pounds of prescription drugs, the most of all 29 that participated. The Jackson and Bay City MSP posts also fared well with their collections of 68.1 and 62 pounds of prescription drugs. (JM)
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