The Latest Breaking News from County Lines

Misconduct probe of crime agency chief split into two enquiries

Nikki Holland, former Merseyside Police officer, faces allegations of data protection breaches, bullying and misuse of public funds

Liverpool Echo · Apr 13, 2023

Drug gangs targeting vulnerable children online and in the street

"Any child is vulnerable to be targeted and it can happen anywhere."

Liverpool Echo · Apr 8, 2023

Campaign warns Lanarkshire youngsters about dangers of criminal gangs moving drug operations to their area

'Fearless' will team up with British Transport Police, Police Scotland and Police Scotland Youth Volunteers

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Smiling Bootle man jailed for role in 'Scouse Jack' County Lines operation

Bootle man Craig Kenny was jailed for his part in the cross county operation

Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022

County lines closed down in huge numbers during week of police action against drugs

More than £2.7 million worth of Class A and B drugs, and some £987,562 in cash were all seized

Wales Online · Oct 13, 2022

More county lines closed than ever before in week of police action against drugs

Police said such a system of drug distribution leads to serious violence and exploitation.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Dealer who supplied crack cocaine and heroin caught in police raid

A man has been charged with the supply of crack cocaine and heroin

Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022

Serial drug dealer used 'Scouse JJ' to supply crack cocaine and heroin

The county lines dealer would supply crack cocaine and heroin from his Wirral home

Liverpool Echo · Sep 1, 2022

Dealer found with £110,000 of drugs and £8,000 cash

The operation has seen more than £1.4m cash seized

Liverpool Echo · Aug 17, 2022

Dealer gave graft phone number to hospital after getting stabbed in the bottom

The county lines operation was exposed after a key player was stabbed in the bottom

Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2022