Drugs diversion project in Northants aims to tackle local issues

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Drugs diversion project in Northants aims to tackle local issues

The pilot project designed to help and support Kettering's most vulnerable has made "real progress" since it was launched last year according to the force.

Date - 6th July 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

Set up in July 2020 and funded by the Home Offfice #Citadel is designed to tackle drug addiction by supporting people with tailored programmes to divert them away from crime. Before the pilot Northamptonshire Police and the local authority...

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