Covid-19 and child criminal exploitation in the UK: implications of the pandemic for county lines

In March 2020, the UK was placed in lockdown following the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Just as legitimate workplaces made changes to enable their employees to work from home, the illicit drugs trade also made alternative arrangements, adapting its supply models to ensure continuity of operations....

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Authors: Brewster, Ben (Author) ; Robinson, Grace (Author) ; Silverman, B. W. 1952- (Author) ; Walsh, Dave (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Trends in organized crime
Year: 2023, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 156-179
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