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Teenager arrested after stop search in Leamington

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15:13 06/09/2022

Officers are reminding people of the signs someone could be involved in county lines after a teenager was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs in Leamington.

Members of Leamington’s proactive CID team carried out a stop search of an individual in Victoria Park on Monday (5 September) afternoon.

A quantity of suspected class A drugs, cash and a mobile phone were seized while a 17-year-old boy from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Sarah Wolsey said: “We know the impact drugs have on our communities and the associated crime they bring and we will take any opportunity we can to remove drugs from our streets.

“Drugs can cause untold misery and damage to people’s lives and we will always act on information we receive to tackle drugs and county lines networks.

“County lines is where organised criminal groups use phone lines to move and supply drugs, usually from cities into smaller towns and rural areas. They often exploit vulnerable people - including children and those with mental health or addiction issues - by recruiting them to distribute the drugs.

“Where we suspect someone might be involved in county lines against their will, we will provide the necessary safeguarding for them but our communities can also help by being aware of the signs and reporting any concerns to us.

“The information you provide could be the missing piece that helps us protect a vulnerable person and bring drug dealers to justice.”

Criminal gangs take advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, control, manipulate or deceive children.

While the most common age for exploitation is 15 to 16, children as young as 12 are being exploited with in affecting both boys and girls.

Missing school regularly can be a sign someone is being exploited by county lines drug gangs. Other signs someone may be involved in county lines drug dealing include:

  • Changes in behaviour
  • Access to several phones
  • Carrying weapons
  • Unexplained expensive gifts (such as clothes, trainers and cash)
  • Travelling alone to places far away from home
  • Receiving more messages than usual
  • Carrying or selling drugs
  • Hanging out with older people
  • Being more reserved
  • Unexplained injuries

If you suspect drugs activity, report it online and for more information about county lines, click here

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications

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