Children are being exploited by 'county lines' drug gangs at record levels, the latest data has revealed. Criminals from major cities expand trafficking operations into smaller towns, often in rural ...

Children seen carrying drugs, weapons or large amounts of cash may be victims rather than criminals, police have warned as they back a ...

The numbers of children being ruthlessly exploited by 'county lines' drugs gangs are at record levels, the Daily Record can reveal. County lines operate where criminals from major cities have expanded ...

A national charity is urging the public to report signs of county lines exploitation as criminal gangs continue to target and ...