TexARkana TAKE BACK

More than 70 pounds of prescription drugs turned in

By: Lareign Ward - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photos by Doug Strickland Sgt. Chris Rankin with the Texarkana, Ark., Police Department, left, and public information officer Kristi Mitchell sort through bags of surrendered medication during National Take-Back Day on Saturday at the Texarkana, Ark., School District Administration Office.&nb...

Staff photos by Doug Strickland A bag of medicine is sealed.

Locals turned over nearly 74 pounds of prescription drugs to law enforcement Saturday during TexARkana TAKE BACK at Texarkana, Ark., School District’s administration building.

The haul of 73.9 pounds shatters the record for previous drug take-back events, said officer Kristi Mit...

Published: 09/30/2012