Nearly One In Four Drug Arrests Are Still For Cannabis Possession
September 7, 2026
“It is clear that marijuana-related prosecutions still remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States.”
“It is clear that marijuana-related prosecutions still remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States.”
Police seized over 30 luxury cars from an alleged drug trafficker in New Salem. After auctioning many of the cars, they’ve been busy spending the more than $2 million in proceeds.
Crime labs repeatedly told lawmakers and budget officials that they couldn’t distinguish between hemp and marijuana without new testing resources. The issue got almost no attention.
“It is inconceivable that government agencies are unwilling to provide data.”
DEA personnel lack adequate training and often fail to properly document search-related activities
A drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons of reclassifying marijuana
“Do we want to be spending so much of our resources on bong water?”
Behind every one of these arrests, there’s a person – a person with a family, a person with a story
Of those charged with violating marijuana laws in 2023, 84% were charged with possession only
Massachusetts State Police purchased surveillance tech that civil liberties watchdogs say invites concerning violations of constitutional protections.
