County lines
Source: National Crime Agency
Date: 21 September 2019
The National Crime Agency (NCA) reports that the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), created to map out the threat from county lines and prioritise action against the most significant perpetrators, has protected more than 1,000 children and young people from being exploited by drug gangs in its first year of operation.
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