Area law enforcement agencies collect over 1,400 pounds of meds
The METRICH Enforcement Unit is touting the success of its Prescription Drug Take Back event April 26. According to an announcement, law enforcement agencies in the 10-county task force region collected over 1,402 pounds of unused or expired prescription medication.
In Richland County, the Mansfield Police Department collected 16 pounds, the Richland County Sheriff's Office gathered 25 pounds, the Shelby Police Department collected 18 pounds, the Lexington Police Department gathered 42 pounds and the Plymouth Police Department collected 4 pounds.
Ashland County saw significant participation with the Ashland County Sheriff's Office collecting 180 pounds. In Crawford County, the Bucyrus Police Department collected 35 pounds, the Galion Police Department gathered 51 pounds and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office collected 63 pounds.
Marion County reported a total of 209 pounds collected by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Marion Police Department.
The event was part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Take Back Initiative. Various law enforcement agencies collaborated to ensure community participation. The METRICH region's success highlights the importance of proper medication disposal to prevent misuse and promote public health.
This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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