How Many Marijuana Arrests in Nevada?
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Nevada Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of Nevada. In 2012, almost 60 percent of all drug possession arrests involved cannabis, while in 2022 this figure was reduced to 18 percent:
| 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 | 1,272 | 7,071 | 17.99% | 231 | 813 | 28.41% |
| 2021 | 1,071 | 7,908 | 13.54% | 237 | 955 | 24.82% |
| 2020 | 1,017 | 8,276 | 12.29% | 723 | 2,035 | 35.53% |
| 2019 | 1,988 | 10,203 | 19.48% | 1,072 | 2,699 | 39.72% |
| 2018 | 2,013 | 9,221 | 21.83% | 546 | 2,085 | 26.19% |
| 2017 | 1,570 | 7,372 | 21.30% | 556 | 1,863 | 29.84% |
| 2016 | 6,106 | 11,551 | 52.86% | 827 | 2,234 | 37.02% |
| 2015 | 5,042 | 9,554 | 52.77% | 630 | 2,106 | 29.91% |
| 2014 | 5,314 | 9,894 | 53.71% | 1,098 | 2,646 | 41.50% |
| 2013 | 5,183 | 9,297 | 55.75% | 1,068 | 2,627 | 40.65% |
| 2012 | 7,231 | 12,564 | 57.55% | 1,293 | 2,973 | 43.49% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
