West Yorkshire criminals using social media to recruit students as ‘parcel mules’

Organised crime groups offer cash to move packages containing 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 people to help them move illicit goods, particularly targeting students and vulnerable adults.