Sidney Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday

The Sidney Police Department, in cooperation with he Panhandle Prevention Coalition, the U.S. Department of Justice–Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Office of Diversion Control, will hold another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday.

This marks the 10th opportunity in five years for the public to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Residents can bring pills for disposal to the police department from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills o...