County lines
A form of criminal exploitation in which gangs use children and vulnerable people to move and sell drugs across areas, using dedicated phone lines.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Safeguarding and child protection
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Related terms
- CCE (Child criminal exploitation) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- When a child is coerced or manipulated into criminal activity, such as carrying drugs (county lines).
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