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Japan sees record number of people implicated in cannabis cases in 2025

Japan sees record number of people implicated in cannabis cases in 2025

According to the National Police Agency, people in their 20s and younger accounted for more than 70 percent of the total. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) reported a record 6,832 individuals investigated in cannabis-related cases in 2025, with a significant rise in young people involved.

Over 70 percent of those investigated were in their 20s and younger.
40 percent of respondents aged 20 or younger interacted with drug dealers online, primarily through platforms like X and Telegram.
The NPA plans to increase awareness campaigns for youth and combat harmful online content.

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