Two thirds of police forces report issue with 'county lines' child exploitation

Joe Lepper
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Children are being exploited by drugs gangs through so-called "county lines" crime, in at least two thirds of police force areas a National Crime Agency report has found.

So-called "county lines" crime - which involves gangs from urban areas establishing drug-dealing networks in rural areas. Picture: Home Office
So-called "county lines" crime - which involves gangs from urban areas establishing drug-dealing networks in rural areas. Picture: Home Office

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