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London Crime Briefing
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cuckooing
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- Violent Crime · London
Drug gangs take over homes in London 'cuckooing' tactic
Drug gangs are increasingly using a tactic known as 'cuckooing', taking over the homes of vulnerable individuals in London to use as bases for drug dealing. This practice, identified by community safety teams in 2005, has evolved significantly over the past three decades.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Policing · EalingEaling police operation leads to drug charges and arrests
Ealing police have charged one man with drug supply offences and made several arrests during a three-day operation focused on cuckooing and drug dealing hotspots. The initiative also saw a Community Protection Notice issued.
Ealing3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45- Courts · Enfield
Enfield man jailed for five years over drug dealing
Shyeem Chisholm, 26, has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for his involvement in a drug dealing operation. He admitted to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis.
Enfield2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41