Pennsylvania Police Arrest 32 People A Day For Cannabis Possession – More Than Any Other State
New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day.
This figure underscores the need for marijuana reform as state lawmakers prepare to reconvene next week under increasing pressure to act on legalization.
According to data from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and the Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCRS), 10,463 adults and 1,578 juveniles were arrested in 2023 for possessing up to 30 grams of cannabis. The data was compiled by Chris Goldstein, a regional organizer for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and first reported by Marijuana Moment.
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