An enforcement action against county lines activities in Sussex resulted in 55 arrests and the safeguarding of 74 individuals exploited by criminal organizations. During this operation, Sussex Police confiscated £42,000 in currency, eight weapons, among them machetes, and disrupted eight county lines. The term “county lines” refers to drug distribution networks that link urban and rural regions, utilizing telephone lines throughout the United Kingdom. According to Sussex Police, two individuals face charges for two counts of holding a person in slavery or servitude, in addition to other offenses. This operation formed part of a broader national policing initiative and was conducted between 25 November and 1 December. Sussex Police reported that the campaign led to the protection of 74 individuals, 44 of whom were children. Superintendent Michelle Palmer-Harris stated: “I would also encourage the general public to spot the signs and help us in our efforts. “Do you know a young person who has unexplained sums of money or items of clothing? “Do they have unexplained injuries? Is their educational performance declining, or are they going missing for extended periods of time? “These could all be signs that they are being exploited by County Lines drug gangs.” An analogous operation conducted in March resulted in 34 arrests linked to county lines activities. Post navigation Man with history of violence against women receives prison sentence for rape Pony Shot with BB Gun Recovers, Eliciting Joy from Owner and Children