INDIANA, (WOWO): Hoosiers drooped off 12 tons of unwanted prescription drugs during the most recent Drug Take Back event.

The first DEA Drug Take Back took place in September of 2010 and resulted in 2.4 tons of drugs being dropped off for disposal. This year, the Indiana State Police department participated in the event on Saturday, April 26th, and contributed 1,752 pounds to the statewide total. 

The nationwide totals will be available next week.