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West Yorkshire criminals using social media to recruit students

The Guardian UK · 23 September 2026 at 16:01

West Yorkshire criminals using social media to recruit students

Organised crime groups offer cash to ‘parcel mules’ to transfer illegal drugs, weapons and dirty cash Students are being recruited by criminals in West Yorkshire to transfer illegal packages containing illegal drugs, prohibited weapons, stolen goods, and dirty cash.

Organised criminals are using social media platforms including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to recruit innocent people to help them move illicit goods, particularly targeting students and vulnerable adults.

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West Yorkshire criminals using social media to recruit students

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