Which of the following statements is correct?

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This statement suggests that the penalties for smuggling cocaine and marijuana are comparable, which may have made it more attractive for individuals to smuggle cocaine.

Answer: D
 This statement suggests that the price of marijuana decreased during the 1980s, which has implications for drug use and drug markets.

Option B is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that drug laws have encouraged individuals to deal more diluted forms of drugs like cocaine. Option C is also incorrect because it suggests that laws have increased resources for nondrug crimes, which is irrelevant to the discussion of drug laws and drug markets.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct