August

County Lines

County Lines is where illegal drugs are transported from one area to another, often across police and local authority boundaries (although not exclusively), usually by children or vulnerable people who are coerced into it by gangs.

Some signs to look out for include:

• An increase in visitors and cars to a house or flat
• Unfamiliar vehicles at the property
• New faces appearing at the house or flat
• New and regularly changing residents (e.g different accents compared to local accent)
• Click here many further examples

What to do if you have concerns

The best advice is to trust your instincts. Even if someone isn’t involved in county lines drug dealing, they may be being exploited in some other way, so it’s always worth speaking out. You can speak to your local police by dialling 101, or in an emergency 999.

As part of your B-Skill programme, we challenge learners to look beyond the scope of their qualification to understand issues and concerns within the wider community. As part of this wider learning, please visit the web page below and investigate further the topic of County Lines.

You should note that all coaches and tutors throughout B-Skill have been tasked to challenge all learners as to their knowledge and understanding of this subject. Please prepare now by researching as much as you can.