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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 
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.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41