Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police tell BBC

Author: bbc.comPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police tell BBC

Between May 2025 and April 2026, 1,539 cuckooing incidents were reported in London, with 1,275 male victims. The NPCC says victims have been forced to eat dog excrement and perform sexual acts. A new law making cuckooing a specific criminal offence with a maximum five-year sentence is expected by the end of 2026.

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