ASHLAND — Nearly a ton of unused or expired prescription medication was collected throughout the METRICH region during the National Prescription Take Back Event last weekend.
About 320 pounds was collected in Ashland County. Nearly 440 pounds of such medication was collected in Richland County alone.
In Richland County, on Oct. 27 METRICH Enforcement Unit along with the Mansfield Division of Police, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Bellville Police Department, the Lexington Police Department and the Shelby Police Department participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Initiative.
In addition to Richland County law enforcement agencies, numerous other law enforcement agencies from the METRICH region also participated. The METRICH region collected 1,947 pounds of unused or expired prescription medication.
Community participation and commitment by all law enforcement agencies in the METRICH region was key to the success of this event.
Below is a breakdown of all agencies that participated in this event.
Richland County Agencies:
Mansfield Division of Police — 177.2 pounds.
Richland County Sheriff’s Office — 83.6 pounds.
Bellville Police Department — 68 pounds.
Lexington Police Department — 40.2 pounds.
Shelby Police Department — 70.8 pounds.
Ashland County Agencies:
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office — 320 pounds.
