Authorities have seized substantial amounts of drugs, weapons, and cash in ongoing operations against county lines gangs that exploit children for drug trafficking. Many young victims experience severe forms of abuse and are trafficked far from home. The police, supported by charities and local authorities, have taken steps to safeguard these children. Recent court cases have highlighted the serious offenses related to modern slavery and drug supply, suggesting that while progress has been made, there is more work needed to dismantle these criminal networks.
In the past year, police have successfully identified 68 addresses taken over by drug gangs in a process known as cuckooing.
Drugs weighing three-quarters of a tonne, an arsenal of deadly weapons and over 540,000 in cash have been seized in efforts against county lines gangs.
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