<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Drawing upon extensive research amongst gang members, dealers and drug users, this timely book provides a comprehensive insight into the 'County Lines' phenomenon. Shedding new light on this urgent topic on government agendas, this is an invaluable contribution to the literature on gangs, youth violence and organised crime.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Described by the National Crime Agency as a 'significant threat', county lines involve gangs recruiting vulnerable youth to sell drugs in provincial areas. This phenomenon has impacted local drug markets, increasing criminal activity and violence. Exploring how county lines evolve, Harding reveals extensive criminal exploitation and control in the daily 'grind' to sell drugs. Drawing upon extensive interviews and case studies, this timely book gives voice to users and dealers, providing an in-depth analysis of techniques, relationships and 'trapping'. With county lines now a critical issue for policing and government, this is an invaluable contribution to literature on gangs, youth violence and drugs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Based on extensive fieldwork with young people involved in county lines and the professionals who are endeavouring to stop them...Simon Harding synthesises and contextualises...while adding an important new perspective...to [County Lines] literature." Youth & Policy<br>
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