Rx Drug Collection Saturday Better Than Expected

Huron Police along with assistance from the US Drug Enforcement Administration held a prescription drug collection Saturday at the Huron Municipal Building. Huron Police Drug Recognition Expert Mark Johnson says the four hour event was a success…

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Johnson says the estimate approximately 50 people took time to drop off their expired or un-used prescription drugs…

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Johnson helped organize the collection and is happy with the results…

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Detective Gene Miller who assisted Johnson says many who dropped off items were appreciative of the opportunity to properly dispose of prescriptions they didn’t need anymore.