A nineteen-year-old has appeared in court in connection to a suspected County Lines operation.
Leo Roberts-Barton, of Stanhope Road, Gedling, appeared before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday 25 November.
The teen was charged with concern in the supply of Class A drugs.
Officers search properties in Gedling and Mapperley, and found suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, cash and mobile phones believed to be involved in criminal activity.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, however an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were released on bail.
County Lines refer to the transportation of illegal drugs across the UK, of which children or vulnerable people who are coerced by gangs are usually used.
Detective Inspector Nikki Smith, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a great joined-up team effort across the force with an excellent outcome.
“I’d like to thank the officers in the County Lines team who have worked tirelessly to bring the case to this stage and also the other policing teams who helped us to carry out these raids.
“The exploitation of minors on County Lines and of those at risk of child criminal exploitation is of huge concern and we will take all steps necessary to safeguard those who are forced or coerced to work in this criminality.”
