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National Drug Intelligence Center 
Louisiana Drug Threat Assessment
May 2001

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Chart 1. Drug Crimes and Violent Crimes in Louisiana, 1995-1999

 Bar chart showing total number of  drug crimes and violent crimes committed in Louisiana in the years 1995 through 1999.

In 1995, there were 30,583 drug crimes and 37,993 violent crimes.
In 1996, there were 31,858 drug crimes and 25,387 violent crimes.
In 1997, there were 31,994 drug crimes and 30,054 violent crimes.
In 1998, there were 34,227 drug crimes and 22,343 violent crimes.
In 1999, there were 33,302 drug crimes and 26,003 violent crimes.

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Chart 2. Cocaine Arrests in Louisiana, 1995-1999

Bar chart showing arrests for cocaine possession and sales in Louisiana for the years 1995 through 1999.

In 1995, there were 5,838 arrests for cocaine possession and 6,623 arrests for cocaine sales.*
In 1996, there were 6,559 arrests for cocaine possession and 6,196 arrests for cocaine sales.*
In 1997, there were 5,641 arrests for cocaine possession and 8,393 arrests for cocaine sales.*
In 1998, there were 5,883 arrests for cocaine possession and 7,523 arrests for cocaine sales.*
In 1999, there were 4,965 arrests for cocaine possession and 7,384 arrests for cocaine sales.*

* Includes Possession with intent to distribute

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Chart 3. Marijuana Arrests in Louisiana, 1995-1999 

Bar chart showing arrests for marijuana possession and sales in Louisiana for the years 1995 through 1999.

In 1995, there were 9,189 arrests for marijuana possession and 3,402 arrests for marijuana sales.*
In 1996, there were 9,718 arrests for marijuana possession and 4,586 arrests for marijuana sales.*
In 1997, there were 8,705 arrests for marijuana possession and 4,798 arrests for marijuana sales.*
In 1998, there were 11,292 arrests for marijuana possession and 3,802 arrests for marijuana sales.*
In 1999, there were 10,253 arrests for marijuana possession and 4,293 arrests for marijuana sales.*

* Includes Possession with intent to distribute

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