BATON ROUGE - Multiple local law enforcement agencies and organizations are coming together with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners on Saturday for the Drug Enforcement Administration's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The day aims to offer the public a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medicine to reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse.
"This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified mission – keeping homes safe, preventing the misuse of prescription drugs before it starts, and saving lives," DEA Administrator Terrance Cole said.
Collection sites will be open nationwide from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The following locations are taking part in the collection:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

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