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The "Ketamine Queen" has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for supplying the drugs that caused actor Matthew Perry's death. This sentencing brings accountability for the illegal drug distribution network involved.
UK police are intensifying their efforts against evolving county lines drug operations, which have become more localized and diversified in their offerings. New legislation aims to criminalize child exploitation and other tactics used by drug gangs, but challenges remain in distinguishing victims from perpetrators.
A former 'county lines' drug runner, known as Mike, has shared his harrowing experiences of being lured into drug dealing as a teenager. He details the exploitation, violence, and near-fatal encounters that led him to realize the severity of his situation and the importance of support systems for vulnerable youth.
A federal judge in New York has denied a motion to dismiss drug trafficking charges against former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple's defense argued the U.S. government's actions blocked access to funds needed for their legal defense. Meanwhile, NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie shared the emotional details of her mother's disappearance and the ongoing investigation.
Young people are increasingly taking charge of county lines drug operations, exploiting legal protections designed to safeguard victims. Police are concerned that the Modern Slavery Act, intended to help those exploited, is being used as a 'loophole' by teenagers running drug networks, making prosecutions difficult.
Nicolas Maduro, facing drug trafficking charges in the U.S., may have his defense funded by American taxpayers if Venezuela cannot pay due to sanctions. His lawyers are in court seeking a judge's intervention.
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is challenging drug trafficking charges in a New York court. His defense claims his constitutional rights were violated when his legal defense funding was revoked. The case also raises questions about the presiding judge's age and capacity.
Police in York are intensifying their fight against "county lines" drug operations, where dealers exploit vulnerable individuals to sell drugs across the UK. An investigation into the "Teddy Line" led to a significant arrest and the seizure of drugs and a key phone, but officers acknowledge the ongoing challenge of replacing dealers.
Police investigations reveal how the fall of a powerful local drug gang in York created a vacuum, allowing "county lines" operations to flourish. These phone-based drug networks, often run from other cities, have brought a new wave of violence and exploitation to the historic city. This article explores the tactics, branding, and brutal reality of county lines, and the police response.
A new investigation reveals that UK drug gangs are exploiting anti-slavery laws to protect their young drug runners from prosecution. These individuals, often groomed and coerced, claim victim status to enter a protection scheme, making them difficult to charge. The Times and The Sunday Times uncovered how this loophole allows kingpins to operate with impunity.
