In 2023, the number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan amounted to a total of 2,778 cases. This continued the downward trend that started at more than 6.6 thousand arrests made in 2014.
Number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023
Drug crime arrests include cases involving cannabis, narcotic and psychotropic substances, opium, and stimulants abuse. Figures prior to 2019 come from previous reporting.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
National Police Agency (Japan). (April 2, 2024). Number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1003522/japan-number-cases-drug-crime-organized-group-arrests/
National Police Agency (Japan). "Number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023." Chart. April 2, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1003522/japan-number-cases-drug-crime-organized-group-arrests/
National Police Agency (Japan). (2024). Number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1003522/japan-number-cases-drug-crime-organized-group-arrests/
National Police Agency (Japan). "Number of People Apprehended for Drug Abuse by Organized Crime Groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1003522/japan-number-cases-drug-crime-organized-group-arrests/
National Police Agency (Japan), Number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1003522/japan-number-cases-drug-crime-organized-group-arrests/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
Number of people apprehended for drug abuse by organized crime groups in Japan from 2014 to 2023 [Graph], National Police Agency (Japan), April 2, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1003522/japan-number-cases-drug-crime-organized-group-arrests/
