IN THE NEWS
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CABBIES URGED TO BE ALERT FOR SIGNS OF COUNTY LINES DRUG DEALING
Officers visited DG Cars in Nottingham city centre to educate drivers on how they can look out for criminal exploita- tion in which criminals groom and manipulate children into drug dealing. According to Chad, the engagement is hoped to help tackle county lines where urban drug dealers expand their activity into rural areas. DG Cars’ digital marketing manager, Toby Metcalf, said: “We have a great opportunity to support young people and signpost them to any support services or charities that can help them as we know they use taxis to travel across the county. “Our drivers are well versed in spotting the signs and assisting the police. “Following a visit from police officers this week drivers now have a better understanding on where to report their
of this type of crime. We regularly work with the firms to help those vulnerable persons involved.” Cabbies are urged to look for these signs: • Are passengers sometimes as young as 12 travelling alone?
• Are they travelling during school hours or unusual hours for a youngster, such as early morning or late at night?
• Are they unfamiliar with the local area or do they have an accent which is not local?
worries. We already work closely with the force and we will continue to report anything suspicious to them.” Det Insp Paul Lefford from the force’s dedicated County Lines team said: “We’ve spent time engaging and ensur- ing taxi firms across Nottinghamshire are well aware of how to spot the signs
• Are they travelling a long distance? • Are they paying in cash? If you have concerns or see anything suspicious, please report directly to the police by calling 101 in a non-emergen- cy or 999 in an emergency, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online or call 0800 555 111 or visit:
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/lookcloser
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