Teen Used as Drug Mule by ‘Tony’ County Line Gang
Detectives uncovered a twisted drug racket run by a gang called the ‘Tony’ county line in January 2023. The group was sending messages targeting drug users in the town.
Underage Courier Moves Heroin to ‘Cuckooed’ Home
Investigation revealed a teenage boy from outside the area was being exploited to transport drugs to a property believed to have been ‘cuckooed’ — where criminals take over someone’s home to stash or sell drugs.
On 20 January, cops raided the house. They found wraps of heroin, a phone used to organise drug deals, plus a knife and a baseball bat at the teen’s home. The boy was charged the next day.
34-Year-Old County Line Boss Jailed
At Canterbury Crown Court on 15 March, a 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin, possession of a knife, and carrying an offensive weapon. On 31 March, he was sentenced to three years and two months behind bars.
Detective Sergeant Robert Goodban, County Line and Gangs Team, said: “This case shows how county line gangs exploit the young and vulnerable to cash in on the plight of drug users in our communities.”
“The weapons found at Musgrave’s home show the threat of violence that so often lies behind these groups’ activities. That is why we are determined to keep arresting drug dealers and shutting down their networks.”
