How Many Marijuana Arrests in South Carolina?
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South Carolina Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of South Carolina. During the years 2012 to 2022, the fraction of arrests related to cannabis diminished:
| YEAR | Drug Possession Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Possession - Subtotal | Marijuana Arrests as Percentage of Total | Drug Sale Manufacturing Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Sale Manufacturing - Subtotal | Marijuana Manufacturing Arrests as Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,142 | 22,355 | 49.84% | 1,301 | 5,826 | 22.33% |
| 2021 | 10,722 | 22,954 | 46.71% | 1,189 | 6,175 | 19.26% |
| 2020 | 11,375 | 23,334 | 48.75% | 1,226 | 6,118 | 20.04% |
| 2019 | 14,117 | 27,090 | 52.11% | 1,220 | 6,643 | 18.37% |
| 2018 | 18,785 | 31,717 | 59.23% | 1,522 | 6,246 | 24.37% |
| 2017 | 18,285 | 30,015 | 60.92% | 1,471 | 5,843 | 25.18% |
| 2016 | 16,437 | 26,475 | 62.08% | 1,487 | 5,291 | 28.10% |
| 2015 | 15,517 | 23,826 | 65.13% | 1,474 | 5,170 | 28.51% |
| 2014 | 16,510 | 25,009 | 66.02% | 1,841 | 5,778 | 31.86% |
| 2013 | 15,949 | 23,519 | 67.81% | 2,072 | 5,740 | 36.10% |
| 2012 | 15,872 | 23,369 | 67.92% | 2,094 | 5,895 | 35.52% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
