11731 Social Media Drug Crimes
I write in connection with regards to your request received in this office on 11th February. I note you seek the following:
In how many drug crimes recorded in a) 2019; b) 2018; c) 2017 was ‘Snapchat’ cited in the modus operandi?
2019 – 0
2018 – 0
2017 – 0
In how many drug crimes recorded in a) 2019; b) 2018; c) 2017 was ‘Instagram’ cited in the modus operandi?
2019 – 0
2018 – 0
2017 – 0
In how many drug crimes recorded in a) 2019; b) 2018; c) 2017 was ‘Facebook’ cited in the modus operandi?
2019 – 0
2018 – 0
2017 – 1
Having made enquiries within the Force above is all the information we have been able to retrieve.
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