Two arrests in county lines operation in Bournemouth
The police operation in Dorset as part of Operation Viper aims to crackdown on suspected county lines drug gangs.
The police operation in Dorset as part of Operation Viper aims to crackdown on suspected county lines drug gangs.
A crackdown on county lines drug gangs operating in Dorset has been successfully launched by Dorset Police.
Not only were 18 people arrested under Operation Scorpion, but weapons and cash were also seized and county lines disrupted.
Six men, four of whom lived locally, have been jailed for conspiring to supply class A drugs in the Bournemouth area.
An operation by Dorset Police and Merseyside Police is working to tackle county lines gangs dealing drugs in Dorset.
If you don’t know about county lines – or spotting them – read this article which gives an explanation.
Police forces across the country took part in a crackdown on county lines gangs last month.
With hotels hopefully being able to re-open from next Monday 17 May, Dorset Police are keen to ensure hotel staff can spot the signs of crime.
Officers tackling drug related harm in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have arrested 100 suspected drug dealers; seizing over £1 million pounds worth of drugs and almost £53,000 in cash.
Norma and Anne feel that not enough is being done to stop teenagers being recruited by county lines gangs.