A tale of two trap houses: being cuckooed ruined my friend’s life – but did it then help save him? – podcast
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Key context: <p>Drug gangs have moved off Britain’s streets and into vulnerable people’s homes. Addicts like my friend are easy targets, but the reality can be more complicated than it seems</p><p>By Max Daly. Read by Simon Darwen</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/22/a-tale-of-two-trap-houses-being-cuckooed-ruined-my-friends-life-but-did-it-then-help-save-him">Read the text version here</a></strong></p><p><strong>Support the Guardian today: <a href="https://theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a></strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/oct/19/a-tale-of-two-trap-houses-being-cuckooed-ruined-my-friends-life-but-did-it-then-help-save-him-podcast">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Drug gangs have moved off Britain’s streets and into vulnerable people’s homes. Addicts like my friend are easy targets, but the reality can be more complicated than it seemsBy Max Daly. Read by Simon DarwenRead the text version hereSupport the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Continue reading...
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