POLICE seized over £78,000 of Class A drugs in a clampdown on county line drug dealers during a national week of action that saw over 1,400 arrested and 671 vulnerable people safeguarded across England and Wales.
Hampshire Constabulary seizes over £78,000 of Class A drugs as it tackles county line drug dealers during a national week of action that saw over 1,400 arrested and 671 vulnerable .
County lines drug gangs using sweets laced with cannabis to recruit kids
Concerns have been raised after drugs disguised as treats were discovered
Police fear County Lines drug gangs are recruiting children using cannabis-laced sweets (Image: Getty Images)
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Drugs gangs operating in Leicestershire could be tempting children into the world of crime by lacing sweets with cannabis, police have warned.
Campaign urges vigilance for signs of child exploitation under lockdown Date published: 15 February 2021
The Children’s Society is asking the public to keep an eye out for children who may be at risk
Supermarket shoppers, delivery drivers, park rangers and bank staff are among those being urged to look out for signs of children being exploited under lockdown - including into county lines drug dealing.
The Children’s Society is calling on the public to report any concerns to the police as part of its national Look Closer Awareness Week, which launched on Monday 8 February, supported by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and police forces across the country including British Transport Police.