LAKEPORT, Calif. — More prescription drugs have been taken out of circulation thanks to a nationwide collection effort.
The Lakeport Police Department participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27.
This week, the agency reported on the final results of the collection event.
The police department said community members safely disposed of 58 pounds of unneeded prescription drugs, including opioids.
“We thank the community for participating in this valuable program because removing these drugs from the community prevents abuse, keeps kids safe and protects the environment,” the agency said in a statement on the event.
Additionally, in the time between the last event in October 2023 and this year, the police department collected an additional 61 pounds of prescription drugs, placing the current total turned over to the DEA at 119 pounds.
Since Jan. 1, 2019, the Lakeport Police Department has collected a total of 1,376 pounds of dangerous prescription drugs.
“We want to thank SafeRx Lake County and Lake County Health Services for assisting us with this event and for providing Naloxone, educational materials, and training to the community regarding opioids and vape products,” the department said.
The department continues to accept prescription drugs for disposal at the police station, 2025 S. Main Street, during business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information is available from Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen at 707-263-5491.
Lakeport Police Department collects unneeded drugs during Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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