Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?

Danmark Nyheder Nyheder

Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?
Danmark Seneste Nyt,Danmark Overskrifter
  • 📰 BBCTech
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 34 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 17%
  • Publisher: 55%

An undercover BBC investigation finds drug gangs are using social media to recruit children.

I am shocked that this content is so readily available, even though I set up this account posing as a child.

She got sucked into that dark world after a friend request on Snapchat from a young man she met on a night out. "It was a bit scary at first, but I kind of realised that I didn't look like your typical drug dealer so I could get away with it a bit easier." It's the question almost every parent worries about the most. Just how safe is your child online and on social media?

Soon after setting up Mia's account, Snapchat started to suggest "quick adds" who I might want to make friends with.Some of those suggested friends appeared to be drug dealers - constantly posting pictures of the drugs they claim to be selling.

Vi har opsummeret denne nyhed, så du kan læse den hurtigt. Hvis du er interesseret i nyheden, kan du læse hele teksten her. Læs mere:

BBCTech /  🏆 81. in UK

Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter

Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.

Naga Munchetty's fans react as she shares update on debilitating conditionNaga Munchetty's fans react as she shares update on debilitating conditionThe BBC Breakfast star has been candid about her health struggles over the years
Læs mere »

Carol Kirkwood opens up about 'perfect' fiancé following marriage splitCarol Kirkwood opens up about 'perfect' fiancé following marriage splitThe BBC Breakfast weather presenter shared her feelings in a new interview
Læs mere »

BBC Proms: Self Esteem shines as Sage Gateshead hosts festivalBBC Proms: Self Esteem shines as Sage Gateshead hosts festivalThe star gave a unique performance with Royal Northern Sinfonia on the banks of the Tyne.
Læs mere »

Strictly's Amy Dowden reveals devastating diagnosis and future on BBC showStrictly's Amy Dowden reveals devastating diagnosis and future on BBC showThe Strictly Come Dancing professional revealed her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year and has since undergone a mastectomy as well as fertility treatment.
Læs mere »

Labour by-election win a cry for change, says Starmer - BBC NewsLabour by-election win a cry for change, says Starmer - BBC NewsThe party wins Selby and Ainsty - while the Lib Dems claim Somerton and Frome, and the Tories retain Uxbridge.
Læs mere »



Render Time: 2025-04-03 10:33:22