Anti Social Behaviour - County Line Drugs
Warning Signs to Look Out For:
County Lines Drug Dealing is one of the most serious threats which young people and vulnerable people face. Organised Criminal Gangs are operating from the northern cities of Liverpool and Manchester and are causing severe misery in North Wales rural communities like Hope and Caergwrle.
Warning Signs include:
Change in behaviour
·Signs of assault and/or malnutrition
Access to numerous phones
Use of unusual terms e.g. going country
Associating with gangs
Unexplained bus or train tickets
School truancy or going missing
Unexplained gifts (clothes, trainers) and cash
Local residents need to be aware of the warning signs and tell CrimeStoppers what they know on 0800 555111 or email www.crimestoppers-uk.org anonymously.
CrimeStoppers wants to know:
Names of individuals involved
Addresses
Mobile phone numbers of individuals if known
Car registration numbers of those visiting premises
Types of drugs involved.
You can view the most up to date information from the Police Crime Statistics here - Police Crime Statistics
Flintshire Youth Services have advised they are currently completing some DACS (drug and alcohol community support) within the Hope area this is to support the police in the need to help reduce the ASB and substance use in the area.