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Drugs Gangs Busted, Weapons Discovered and £600,000 Worth of Drugs Seized
- West Mercia Police conducted County Lines Intensification Week between June 23 and June 30, making 65 arrests and shutting down eight drug lines in the region.
- The operation targeted county lines drug dealing, which involves using mobile phone 'lines' to flood drugs from cities into rural towns, exploiting vulnerable people.
- Officers seized an estimated £618,895 in cannabis, crack cocaine, heroin, and powdered cocaine, along with over £77,000 in cash, 20 dangerous weapons, six vehicles, 43 mobile phones, and made 34 visits to addresses used forcibly for drug dealing.
- During the raids, officers protected 14 at-risk young individuals and adults, while Detective Chief Inspector Jo Woods highlighted that organised crime groups profit by exploiting vulnerable people through intimidation, violence, and causing widespread misery.
- The West Mercia Police’s ongoing efforts to dismantle drug supply networks and safeguard communities were highlighted during a recent week of action, which elevated the force to one of the highest-ranking in the region, according to the area’s crime commissioner.
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West Mercia Police have arrested 65 people and eight drug lines have been dismantled as part of County Lines Intensification Week.
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Police Scotland take part in UK-Wide 'County Lines' initiative
Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard a number of vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines intensification week. County Lines drug dealers from larger cities expand their criminal activity into smaller communities to exploit young and vulnerable people to sell drugs, carry cash and weapons – bringing […] The post Police Scotland take part in UK-Wide ‘County Lines’ initiative appeare…
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