How Many Marijuana Arrests in Montana?
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Montana Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of Montana. The percentage of cannabis-related drug possession arrests went down significantly especially in 2021 when it was reduced to a little over 6 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 | 142 | 1,367 | 10.39% | 12 | 119 | 10.08% |
| 2021 | 98 | 1,603 | 6.11% | 5 | 156 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 765 | 2,239 | 34.17% | 38 | 159 | 23.90% |
| 2019 | 1,076 | 2,588 | 41.58% | 56 | 251 | 22.31% |
| 2018 | 1,342 | 2,835 | 47.34% | 73 | 262 | 27.86% |
| 2017 | 1,540 | 3,070 | 50.16% | 90 | 336 | 26.79% |
| 2016 | 1,465 | 2,548 | 57.50% | 82 | 266 | 30.83% |
| 2015 | 1,331 | 2,163 | 61.53% | 71 | 234 | 30.34% |
| 2014 | 1,384 | 2,033 | 68.08% | 69 | 157 | 43.95% |
| 2013 | 1,264 | 1,814 | 69.68% | 87 | 200 | 43.50% |
| 2012 | 1,441 | 1,995 | 72.23% | 78 | 158 | 49.37% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
