The National County Lines Coordination Centre consists of a 38-strong multi-agency team of experts from the National Crime Agency (NCA), police forces and regional organised crime units.
The Home Office said the team will work together to develop the national intelligence picture of the complexity and scale of the threat, prioritise action against the most serious offenders, and engage with partners across government, including in the health, welfare and education spheres, to tackle the wider issues.
County lines crime relates to the supply of Class A drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin, from urban cities to market towns, coastal areas and rural locations by young people, using a dedicated mobile phone line.
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