Policing county lines gangs in Scotland: Is a lack of mainstream media coverage making it more difficult?

12th April 2024Allan Dorans MP, Westminster Policing Spokesman, SNP 5 Comments

The influx of county lines drug gangs from English cities into Scotland has led to increased violence and the exploitation of local youngsters; but SNP Policing spokesman Allan Dorans argues that a desire among the mainstream media not to raise racial tension or anti-English sentiment has led to a lack of coverage of the issues which has had consequences for policing.

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Policing county lines gangs in Scotland: Is a lack of mainstream media coverage making it more difficult?

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