county lines
noun/ˌkaʊnti ˈlaɪnz/
/ˌkaʊnti ˈlaɪnz/
[plural] usually used before another noun (British English)- used to refer to the system used by drug dealers (= people who sell illegal drugs) in major cities, using networks of young people to carry, store and sell the drugs to users in smaller towns and rural areas
- Vulnerable young people are often drawn into the drug trade by county lines gangs.
- The programme seeks to educate people about the dangers of county lines.
Word OriginEarly 21st century: lines refers to the dedicated mobile phone lines used by dealers to control the trafficking.Want to learn more?
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