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Cuckooing Operation |
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Cuckooing is when criminals take over someone's home to use it as a base for crime. The victim's home may be used for: dealing drugs storing weapons sex work other illegal activities By using the victim's home, the criminal hopes they can avoid the police.
Chelsea Safer Neighbourhood Officers have been part of an operation this week to investigate locations on our wards where this activity is suspected.
The criminal often gives the victim something first. This could be money, drugs, or help. Later, they convince the victim to let them use their home. They may do this through intimidation or as part of a friendly relationship. Once inside the home, the criminal usually becomes more aggressive. They take control, and other criminals may visit or stay there. The situation may become so bad that the victim no longer wants to be in the home. The criminal may try to make the victim do things, like sell drugs. The victim may feel too frightened to tell anyone. They may still care about the criminal and see them as a friend.
Residents can help officers by looking for signs if you suspect something. The victim may show: a change in mood a change in behaviour, for example, less contact with family, friends or neighbours a change in routine a change in appearance, for example, an injury, weight loss or not taking care of how they dress At or around the home, you may notice: lots of visitors bikes and cars always arriving or parked nearby antisocial behaviour graffiti or damage litter such as alcohol bottles or cans drug-related items such as syringes, foil or cling film Look out for your neighbours, and if you suspect something, please let us know.
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