Drug Paraphernalia Found as Snow Melts

The coordinator of Vernon’s Community Safety Office says reports of discarded needles being found are not new for the city.

Coordinator Rachael Zubick says it happens every year once the snow melts.

“One of the things is that we know during a thaw, as soon as everything starts receding, we’re going to see a lot of debris which will include drug paraphernalia. So we suggest means and ways of people disposing it in a healthy and proper manner.”

She says any found needles can be brought to the Community Safety Office for safe disposal.