Category Archives: Drug Take Back

What is ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ and How Can I Participate?

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Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, April 27, FCPD is joining law enforcement agencies across the country to collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs in our communities. Medications that linger inside medicine cabinets increase risks of misuse, accidental ingestion, and environmental contamination. In response to these challenges, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated the Drug Take Back

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High Stakes, Low Profile: Narcotics Detectives Work to Disrupt Drug Activity

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Fairfax County, VA – Spearheading the region’s anti-narcotics efforts, detectives from our Narcotics Unit lead the way in disrupting illegal drug activities and preventing narcotics from entering our community. Through their diligent investigations, detectives pursue leads, gather evidence, and collaborate with local and federal law enforcement partners to dismantle drug networks and hinder drug-related crime. In 2023, our unit’s efforts

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25th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

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Our partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration continued alongside several Fairfax County agencies for this year’s 25th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative. On Saturday, October 28, officers from our district stations helped collect over 750 pounds of unused and expired over the counter and prescription medications from members of our community at drop-off sites across the county.

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24th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

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Our partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration continued alongside several Fairfax County agencies for this year’s 24th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative. On Saturday, April 22, officers from our eight district stations helped collect over 750 pounds of unused and expired over the counter and prescription medications from members of our community at drop-off sites across the

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23rd Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results

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Our partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration continued alongside several Fairfax County agencies for this year’s 23rd Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative. On Saturday, October 29, officers from our eight district stations helped collect over 900 pounds of unused and expired over the counter and prescription medications from members of our community at drop off sites across the

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