Eight arrested, drugs, and large amounts of cash seized in huge county lines operation in north Derbyshire
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Police also searched six premises and produced two prisoners from prison during the operation yesterday (September 22).
County lines refers to the transportation of illegal drugs across rural and suburban counties, with gangs often recruiting and exploiting young people as runners to expand their criminal networks into new areas.
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Posting on Twitter last night, North Derbyshire Serious Organised Crime Unit said: “16 hours in, prisoners are still in custody, CPS being consulted, charges and remands pending.”
Derbyshire police added: “Great work from @DerbysNorthSOCG. If you suspect #CountyLines activity is happening in your area, please report it to us. You can DM
@DerPolContact or use our website to do this: www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.”