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childexploitation
3 stories, newest first.
- Violent Crime · London
London children groomed into £500m county lines drug trade
County lines operations generate up to £500 million annually by supplying crack cocaine and heroin. In London, over 4,000 children have been coerced into these networks, facing violence and exploitation. School exclusion is identified as a significant risk factor.
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Violent Crime · LondonWomen detail child exploitation by London drug gangs
Four women have spoken out about their experiences of being targeted by drug gangs as children, detailing manipulation, sexual exploitation, and a perceived failure by authorities to protect them. The BBC documentary 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' highlights their stories.
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Policing · LondonMet Police dismiss officer for sending explicit messages to 16-year-old in Barnet
A Metropolitan Police officer was sacked without notice after sending explicit messages and an image of his penis to a 16-year-old boy in Barnet. The National Crime Agency flagged the victim as at risk of exploitation, leading to the officer’s dismissal and placement on the barred list.
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