County Lines: Exploitation and Drug Dealing amongst Urban Street Gangs

County Lines: Exploitation and Drug Dealing amongst Urban Street Gangs
ISBN-10
1529203090
ISBN-13
9781529203097
Series
County Lines
Category
Social Science
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2020-05-06
Publisher
Policy Press
Authors
Simon, Harding

Description

Described by the National Crime Agency as a ‘significant threat’, county lines involve gangs recruiting vulnerable youth to sell drugs in provincial areas. This phenomenon has impacted local drug markets, increasing criminal activity and violence. Exploring how county lines evolve, Harding reveals extensive criminal exploitation and control in the daily ‘grind’ to sell drugs. Drawing upon extensive interviews and case studies, this timely book gives voice to users and dealers, providing an in-depth analysis of techniques, relationships and ‘trapping’. With county lines now a critical issue for policing and government, this is an invaluable contribution to literature on gangs, youth violence and drugs.

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