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County Lines: Exploitation and Drug Dealing among Urban Street Gangs (PDF eBook)


County Lines: Exploitation and Drug Dealing among Urban Street Gangs (PDF eBook)

eBook by Harding, Simon

County Lines: Exploitation and Drug Dealing among Urban Street Gangs (PDF eBook)

£26.99

ISBN:
9781529203097
Publication Date:
06 May 2020
Publisher:
Bristol University Press
Pages:
330 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
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County Lines: Exploitation and Drug Dealing among Urban Street Gangs (PDF eBook)

Description

Described by the National Crime Agency as a Nsignificant threatO, county lines involve gangs recruiting vulnerable youth to sell drugs in provincial areas. This phenomenon has impacted local drug markets, increasing criminal activity and violence. Exploring how county lines evolve, Harding reveals extensive criminal exploitation and control in the daily NgrindO to sell drugs. Drawing upon extensive interviews and case studies, this timely book gives voice to users and dealers, providing an in-depth analysis of techniques, relationships and NtrappingO. With county lines now a critical issue for policing and government, this is an invaluable contribution to literature on gangs, youth violence and drugs.

Contents

Introduction A Changed Landscape? Emergence and Change Getting Started: 'Put Me On, Bruv' Grinding Controlling the Line: Exploitation and Sanctions Cuckooing and Nuanced Dealing Relationships Ripples, Reverberations and Responses Conclusion

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