The official version of this document can be found via the PDF button.
The below content has been automatically generated from the original PDF and some formatting may have been lost, therefore it should not be relied upon to extract citations or propose amendments.
WQ.124/2024
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
BY DEPUTY T.A. COLES OF ST. HELIER SOUTH
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON TUESDAY 2nd APRIL 2024
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 9th APRIL 2024
Question
“Will the Minister provide details of the monthly number of cannabis seizures, and quantity of drugs detained, for the last 5 years?”
Answer
Please see below relevant details as collected by both the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, and the States of Jersey Police.
Jersey Customs and Immigration (JCIS)
Customs and Immigration Service Cannabis (herbal and resin) seizures (in grams)
|
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
|
Number Quantity |
Number Quantity |
Number Quantity |
Number Quantity |
Number Quantity |
|
|
9 4,173 6 1,423 8 93 8 948 9 42,152 7 5,971 5 101 4 14,913 6 570 8 932 3 206 3 131 |
10 2,046 6 83 5 63 23 813 30 1,094 27 402 5 133 11 109 8 90 4 128 8 376 15 285 |
8 290 15 226 19 389 12 1,073 3 42 6 100 8 4,383 6 377 4 245 4 165 4 165 0 0 |
2 18 10 358 8 448 3 73 4 308 5 275 4 179 0 0 0 0 6 600 7 890 6 561 |
4 99 6 200 7 188 1 3 8 424 3 114 7 1,840 2 112 8,614 7 4 6 1 764 2,676 60 |
|
|
Total |
76 71,611 |
152 5,622 |
89 7,454 |
55 3,710 |
56 15,094 |
States of Jersey Police (SOJP)
|
Category |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Total |
|
Drug (other offence) Total |
|
|
|
7 |
4 |
2 |
|
13 |
|
Drug (possession of controlled substance) Total |
130 |
126 |
101 |
80 |
80 |
93 |
30 |
640 |
|
Drug (possession with intent to supply) Total |
5 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
8 |
1 |
37 |
|
Drug (supplying controlled substance) Total |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
11 |
|
Grand Total |
137 |
134 |
110 |
95 |
90 |
104 |
31 |
701 |
Notes:
- The total figures displayed on the table are for all recorded offences during that time period – this includes countable and non-countable offences. It does not represent total charges or prosecutions.
- Unfortunately, within the time available it has not been possible to provide a monthly breakdown of figures held by SOJP or provide accurate figures in relation to quantities seized.