By More than 1,000 county line drug arrests in the UK
Police officers seized 33 guns and 219 knives as they launched a number of raids across the country and arrested 1,100 people and identified 80 drug dealing phone lines.
Forces across the UK boosted activity against county lines gangs in the week from 17 to 23 May.
National Crime Agency Director of Investigations Nikki Holland said “It is a high priority for the NCA to build on the successes we have had in source countries and along the drugs supply routes, so that organised crime groups land fewer drugs in our towns and cities and prevent them being pushed further afield through county lines groups.”
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham McNulty
“It is vital that everyone looks out for the signs of exploitation.”
National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for county lines, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham McNulty, said: “The police response to county lines has increased substantially over the past 18 months, we have been relentless in pursuing those behind the line whilst doing everything possible to rescue those being exploited.
“Intensification weeks like this allow us to dedicate a burst of activity and resources nationally, highlighting to the public our absolute determination to rid communities of this abhorrent crime.
“We will use all the powers available to us to tackle every element of the county line network because we know the effect violence and crimes associated with county lines can have in our communities.”
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