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Attorney General DeWine Statement on Execution of Search Warrants in Scioto County

5/17/2011

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement following the execution of search warrants of a physician's office and pharmacy in Scioto County today:

"Today's action reinforces our commitment to putting an end to the prescription drug abuse problem in Ohio.  We are fighting the battle on all fronts, with our BCI agents working in partnership with other state agencies, local law enforcement, and federal authorities.  We are serious about this fight, and we aren't going to relent."

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