Local agencies participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Staff and wire report

With the 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, many agencies in the area are participating in the event.

A release from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana said he biannual event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at sites across Montana. The event is an effort to rid homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Havre Undersheriff Stan Martin, who will oversee the event at the sheriff’s office, gave some guidelines for dropoff thereand added that containers will be available for people to dr...