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Gwinnett Police to partner with DEA for National Drug Take Back Initiative

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The Gwinnett County Police Department will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Drug Take Back, an initiative that allows residents to properly dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. This event is a part of an effort to help prevent drug abuse and overdose in the community.

Liquids, syringes, and sharps will not be accepted. Residents can drop off tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs at the following locations:

Police Headquarters
770 Hi-Hope Road, Lawrenceville

West Precinct
6160 Crescent Drive, Norcross

South Precinct
2180 Stone Drive, Lilburn

North Precinct
2735 Mall of Georgia Boulevard, Buford

East Precinct
2273 Alcovy Road, Dacula

Central Precinct
3125 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth

Bay Creek Precinct
185 Ozora Road, Loganville

Precincts will be accepting prescription items on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. For more information, contact Lieutenant Michael Reddick at Michael.Reddick@GwinnettCounty.com.