NEWARK, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's New Jersey Field Division Towanda R. Thorne-James, New York City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, and Port Authority...

NEWARK, N.J. - On April 25, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration joined 4,306 law enforcement agencies across the country for the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The bi-annual event collected 642,410 pounds of unneeded and expired medications at 4,417 collection sites nationwide. Since its inception in 2010...

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide. Twice a year, DEA joins forces with local law enforcement and community groups to host DEA’s...