"Since about September last year, when those new guidelines [were initiated], we have had over 1,000 fewer persons arrested and charged for ganja every single month since [then]. Since the beginning of this year, to date, relative to last year, we have had about 5,000 fewer persons charged, which makes an enormous difference ... as I believe that the police must use their [resources and energy] going after the real problems in crime, such as...violence... which should remain their primary priority," he argued.
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