How Many Marijuana Arrests in South Dakota?
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South Dakota Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of South Dakota. The proportion of cannabis-related possession arrests saw a significant decrease from 2012 to 2022:
| 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 | 1,430 | 5,067 | 28.22% | 58 | 290 | 20.00% |
| 2021 | 1,834 | 5,732 | 32.00% | 84 | 363 | 23.14% |
| 2020 | 3,041 | 7,138 | 42.60% | 87 | 373 | 23.32% |
| 2019 | 3,749 | 7,881 | 47.57% | 121 | 395 | 30.63% |
| 2018 | 4,184 | 7,947 | 52.65% | 190 | 499 | 38.08% |
| 2017 | 4,185 | 7,383 | 56.68% | 231 | 567 | 40.74% |
| 2016 | 4,050 | 6,970 | 58.11% | 199 | 483 | 41.20% |
| 2015 | 3,856 | 6,266 | 61.54% | 182 | 407 | 44.72% |
| 2014 | 3,056 | 4,642 | 65.83% | 131 | 323 | 40.56% |
| 2013 | 2,971 | 4,265 | 69.66% | 186 | 401 | 46.38% |
| 2012 | 2,459 | 3,369 | 72.99% | 134 | 265 | 50.57% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
