Drug Task Force officers across the state banned together since November to eradicate illicit and deadly drugs from communities, culminating with “Operation Task Force Arkansas” on Jan. 25, 2023. Their efforts led to more than 1,200 arrests, confiscation of hundreds
Multiple drugs and guns were seized and five people on parole were arrested at three locations in El Dorado to kickstart 2023. The 13th Judicial Drug Task Force in conjunction with the El Dorado Police Department and Union County Sheriff’s
All 75 counties in Arkansas will be receiving training and other life-saving resources thanks to the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. As the battle against opioid addiction in Arkansas continues, the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) has stepped up to provide
Despite the rain and competing with college football games, Arkansans loyally answered the call to “Drop It In The Box” with nearly 27,000 pounds (13.46 tons) of medications collected from Saturday’s 24th semi-annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day. “It’s a
Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Announces Funding Opportunities for Abatement Programs Funds received from settlement agreements and bankruptcies in opioid litigation will reduce overdose deaths through prevention, treatment, enforcement and recovery programs in local Arkansas communities During a press conference on
An officer who saved the life of a middle school student in Hope was recognized by Arkansas Drug Director Boyce Hamlet this week. “Relying on instincts and proper training, a child’s life was saved by the quick actions of this
Governor Asa Hutchinson has selected a long-time law-enforcement officer as the state’s new Drug Director. Boyce Hamlet will assume the position on August 29. He replaces Kirk Lane, drug director since July 2017, who has accepted a job as director
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of the Arkansas Drug Director today announced five recipients who will split $2.5 million in federal grants to implement statewide faith-based treatment programs. Through a partnership with the Substance Abuse
Arkansans are once again proving commitment to the mission of the Drug Take Back program and saving lives. In four hours, 126 Arkansas law enforcement agencies collected 28,480 pounds (12.92 tons) of medications during the 23rd Arkansas Drug Take Back
What: 23rd semi-annual Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 Where: At secure collection sites statewide; full list at https://ardrugtakeback.org/take-back/collection-sites/ The