DEA Can Still Make Cannabis Arrests In Legal Weed States Like Ohio, But It’s Not ‘Our Goal’
DEA agents can and may still make arrests for marijuana use despite Ohio’s November 2023 legalization of the cannabis because marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
A DEA official told an Ohio radio network that its primary focus is on arresting major drug traffickers, but it does not entirely rule out the possibility of arresting individuals who consume weed under state law.
Wait, Why?
DEA spokesperson Brian McNeal told of the Ohio State University-owned NPR affiliate, WOSU that the agency’s primary concern is those involved in the manufacture and distribution of illegal substances.
“So, are we necessarily after the kid with an ounce of weed for that kid or for that group of people? We want to provide information and remind that it …