Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Summary
Several women have spoken publicly about being exploited by drug gangs as teenagers in the UK. They say gang members used them for drug trafficking and sexual abuse, while police and authorities failed to protect them or take their claims seriously.Key Facts
- Christine started talking online to a man she thought was a teenager but was 10 years older and involved in gangs and drugs.
- Over years, Christine was forced to carry drugs, sexually abused, and violently assaulted.
- Four women shared their stories in a BBC documentary about being exploited by drug gangs from 2002 to recent years.
- The women describe being manipulated by gang members into abusive relationships and repeated sexual exploitation.
- Experts say drug gangs exploit girls mainly to make money but often also sexually abuse them.
- Authorities have been criticized for not protecting these victims or responding properly to their allegations.
- A government audit found authorities often fail victims of group-based sexual abuse in England and Wales.
- An independent inquiry is planned to investigate the issue of drug gangs and sexual exploitation.
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