Pubdate: Mon, 12 Aug 2002
Source: Aberdeen American News (SD)
Copyright: 2002 Aberdeen American News
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FEWER DRUG ARRESTS AT RALLY

Drug arrests and vehicle seizures were down at this year's motorcycle rally 
in Sturgis.

The Highway Patrol reported 179 misdemeanor drug arrests and 32 felony drug 
arrests during the weeklong event. That compares with 307 misdemeanor and 
felony arrests last year and 363 two years ago.

Drunken driving arrests increased by about 40 over last year, but the total 
- - 154 - was similar to two years ago.

A dozen vehicles were seized for drug violations and one because of an 
altered serial number, the patrol said.

In all, authorities issued 977 citations and 1,794 warnings.
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