UK police made over 1,800 arrests and shut down 245 drug lines in a week-long operation targeting gangs.

UK police forces, including West Mercia Police, concluded a week-long crackdown on criminal gangs involved in drug trafficking and exploiting vulnerable young people. The operation resulted in 1,874 arrests, the shutdown of 245 county lines, and the seizure of over 600 weapons, including 96 firearms. Police are using modern slavery laws to charge offenders for human trafficking alongside drug supply, aiming to protect vulnerable individuals and communities.

December 02, 2024
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