On the Line: A Family Business - Investigation | Part 1/4

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The Sunday Times northern editor David Collins gains unprecedented access to North Yorkshire Police as they dismantle a decade-long criminal dynasty. Following the conviction of Alfred Deer and his sons, a significant power vacuum emerged within the ancient city of York. This investigation explores how a localised family business was rapidly replaced by a more volatile and anonymous model of drug distribution. Part one of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing, running in audio, video, print and digital from The Times and The Sunday Times. Today we reveal how police took down the family controlling the drug trade in one British city, creating a power vacuum that was filled by a new breed of violent, criminal operation - county lines. The Sunday Times' northern editor David Collins is given unprecedented access to North Yorkshire Police as they fight back against the drug gangs. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times

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