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Snellville Police Partner with DEA for Medication Disposal Event on April 27

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Published on April 08, 2024
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Tidying up the cabinets and clearing out old meds? Mark your calendars for April 27, because the Snellville Police Department wants to help safely dispose of your unwanted pills. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the department is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Agency to give locals a chance to easily drop off their expired and unused medications, no strings attached.

This Drug Take Back event invites you to drive up or simply stroll to their location at 2315 Wisteria Drive and dump your old meds into the provided drop boxes. The want to ensure that all discarded medications are handled with care and will be incinerated, maintaining the privacy of the participants.

Before you head out the door, double check your take-back stash. Steer clear of bringing in needles or sharps; the event's focus is strictly on pills and liquids. The aim is to reduce potential abuse and ensure these substances don't harm the environment or end up in the wrong hands—a solid move by the local law enforcement.

For those with queries or looking for more details, Snellville Police's Lt. A. Sullivan is the go-to. You can touch base through email at [email protected] or dial in at 770-985-3555. According to the city's official news release, this is your chance to safely and responsibly clear out old medications, no hassle involved.