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Five Arrested in Nottinghamshire Cuckooing Raids
3 Jul
Summary
- Two vulnerable victims were safeguarded in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
- One victim was forced to take drugs and sleep on the floor.
- A new criminal offense for cuckooing will carry a five-year sentence.
Nottinghamshire Police have made five arrests following separate "cuckooing" incidents in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The operations led to the safeguarding of two vulnerable individuals. In one disturbing case, a victim was allegedly coerced into taking drugs and sleeping on the floor after their home was occupied by a group of homeless individuals.
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into these exploitative practices. Cuckooing, which involves criminals taking over a vulnerable person's home to use for drug dealing or other illicit activities, is a serious concern.
Lawmakers are poised to introduce specific legislation to combat cuckooing by the end of the current year. This new criminal offense is expected to carry a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, reflecting the severity of the crime.
