The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics will host a public forum to discuss crime and substance abuse 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Grove Civic Center, 1820 S. Main Street.

The event comes after a large OBNDD investigation in Ottawa and Delaware counties that netted more than 70 drug arrests

According to a release, OBNDD spokesman Mark Woodward said Wednesday’s forum will serve as an avenue to further discuss drug activity, treatment needs, prevention programs, and provide dialog for addressing and eliminating criminal activity throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

“We want the good people of northeastern Oklahoma to bring questions and concerns to the table," Woodward said. "We want to talk about matching problems with solutions to restoring drug-infested communities and removing the criminal elements that threaten neighborhoods and families in northeastern Oklahoma.”

The event is free and open to the public.