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Gangs use dedicated mobile phone "lines" (often burner phones) to take drug orders, which are then fulfilled by runners.

These operations frequently involve the exploitation of children and vulnerable adults to move drugs and money, a practice often referred to as "cuckooing" when a victim's home is taken over as a base. county_line

This crime type has contributed to rising knife crime and violence across the UK, prompting national coordination efforts like the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) . 3. Cultural and Media Impact Gangs use dedicated mobile phone "lines" (often burner

In the United Kingdom, "County Lines" is a specific term for a drug trafficking model where urban gangs expand their operations into smaller towns and rural areas. county_line