'County lines' child trafficker convicted in landmark case

Joe Lepper
Friday, October 5, 2018

A drug dealer has been jailed for 14 years in the first successful prosecution under legislation to tackle "county lines" crime, in which gangs exploit vulnerable children to establish drug networks.

Covert surveillance found that Zakaria Mohammed was using children to sell drugs. Picture: West Midlands Police
Covert surveillance found that Zakaria Mohammed was using children to sell drugs. Picture: West Midlands Police

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