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March 1, 2010 — The total amount of marijuana seized by the DEA in 2009 nearly double the amount in 2008. The reason for such an increase can possibly be attributed to seizures from drug cartels, and not necessarily medical marijuana patients.

DEA Marijuana Seizures Nearly Double

By Ryan J. Reilly | March 1, 2010

The total amount of marijuana seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration nearly doubled from 1,539 metric tons in fiscal 2008 to 2,980 metric tons in last year.

The numbers were disclosed as part of the DEA’s budget request for fiscal 2011.

A spokesman for the DEA declined to elaborate on the reason for such a dramatic rise in seizures of marijuana.

Read the full story at Mainjustice.com.