Surge in Football Arrests Due to Drug Offenses Rise in Football Arrests Linked to Drug Possession Offences in England and Wales Rise in Football Arrests Linked to Drug Possession Offences in England and Wales The 2022-23 football season in England and Wales witnessed a concerning increase in football-related arrests, with a total of 2,264 incidents reported. This uptick can be largely attributed to the inclusion of drug possession as an offence under the Football Spectators Act, according to new figures released by the