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The Story

2026-08-20

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This is episode four of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing from The Times and The Sunday Times first published in March. Mike started selling drugs for a county lines gang when he was just a teenager. After being arrested and getting stabbed, he left that life behind. But he's been willing to share his experiences with The Times’ crime editor David Woode for the first time, explaining how he got caught 'under a spell'.   This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Host: David Woode Producers: Kate Lamble and Taryn Siegel.  With thanks to the St Giles Trust We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Inside the case of a 15-year-old caught with a machete and pistol Further listening: Why I carried a knife Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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