British Transport Police's County Lines Taskforce Lead, D/Supt Gareth Williams, talks through the investigation of the 'Blue line'.

The investigation began in Eastbourne when county lines officers found a vulnerable 16-year-old boy. He had been exploited to peddle heroin and crack cocaine as part of a gang's drug supply business.

This was a landmark case for BTP due to the modern slavery and trafficking charges, a first for the force.

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People involved with county lines may use social media to try to recruit others into transporting drugs. They may offer gifts or money in exchange for carrying packages on the train for them.

The person carrying the drugs is in a risky situation and will receive very little money compared to the rest of the gang. They’re often trapped or scammed into continuing to work for the line.

The gang might arrange for someone to be robbed, meaning that they believe they are in debt and have to work for free.

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