Marijuana-related crimes plunge in Berlin since legalization

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2024-12-02

Berlin (dpa) - Since Germany partially legalized cannabis in April, the number of crimes related to the drug have dropped significantly in the German capital of Berlin, according to the city's health administration. Berlin's police database recorded 1,685 criminal offences under the Cannabis Act between the beginning of April and the end of October, including illicit trafficking or illicit possession, the agency said in response to questions from......

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