County lines drugs trade31 Mar 2026Growing number of teens being exploited by drug gangs, charity saysA project in Inverness is working to counter the influence of so-called county lines crime groups.31 Mar 202623 Mar 2026'We talk about getting support, not stitches'Schools in West Yorkshire are using theatre to teach pupils how criminal gangs target young people.23 Mar 202616 Mar 2026'Cuckooing' victims safeguarded in police crackdownThree county lines drug networks have been dismantled as part of a regional crackdown16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Multiple arrests in county lines drugs crackdownPolice say county lines causes long-lasting harm to vulnerable people, who may be being "cuckooed".13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Boys, 11, found with cannabis in drugs crackdownOfficers say they are on a mission to put criminals who prey on the vulnerable behind bars.13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Cash, drugs and weapons seized in police raidsWest police forces crack down on what one senior officer calls "abhorrent" crimes.13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Weapons seized and 92 arrested in drugs crackdownDevon and Cornwall Police say more than £446,000 worth of drugs and 29 weapons were seized. 13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Police raid barricaded homes in drug gangs crackdownPolice have carried out a month-long crackdown on so-called 'county lines' gangs - a model of drug dealing that targets local communities.13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026More than 200 arrested in county lines drug raidsA total of 237 suspects were arrested during a week-long operation targeting drugs networks.13 Mar 2026...
