County lines drug dealing and exploitation are affecting communities across the UK

I wanted to provide you an update regarding Violent crime, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

County lines drug dealing and exploitation are affecting communities across the UK, and too often, it’s the most vulnerable people who are targeted.
Children, young people, and adults at risk can be manipulated, threatened, or forced into criminal activity. Behind every deal or delivery is someone being exploited.

Criminal networks use violence, intimidation and control to run their operations. They move drugs, cash and weapons from one area to another, often using young people or vulnerable adults as couriers. Many of those caught up in county lines go missing from home, face serious physical and emotional harm, and find themselves trapped in fear, some in what is known as modern slavery, hidden in our communities.

The Link to the Webpage is https://crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/campaigns/speak-up-to-stop-county-lines-and-exploitation

Thank You
Insp Mark Connolly

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