Cracking down on crime

Crimestoppers Scotland has launched a new campaign in partnership with Network Rail to highlight how criminal `County Lines’ gangs target young people and exploit them to carry cash, drugs and weapons.

It aims to raise awareness of County Lines, which is when criminals expand their drug networks to Scottish cities and towns, bringing serious criminal behaviour such as violence, exploitation and abuse.

The t e r m County Li nes refers to the use of a single telephone number to order illegal drugs, operated from outside the local area.

Young people often transport cash and drugs all over the country, so that the criminals behind them can re main det a c hed a nd a re less likely to be caught. Many t ravel by public t ransport, which is why Network Rail has pledged their support, by using a series of `spot the signs’ posters to help raise awareness.

If you have any information that could help phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.