Council Bluffs Police this past Saturday (October 28th) participated in their 15th “Operation Medicine Cabinet” (DEA sponsored) National Drug Take Back Event, as a result of which 353 people anonymously dropped off their unused, expired prescription or over the counter drugs. Combined, those drugs, comprised of miscellaneous pharmaceuticals, weighed 594 pounds.

Officials say to date, the Departments “Operation Medicine Cabinet” events have resulted in 5,540 pounds of miscellaneous pharmaceuticals being collected and over 3,075 individuals participating.

The Department credits success the events to the collaboration of several community
organizations, volunteers, and the Council Bluffs Recycling center.