Origin. The term "cuckooing", with reference to an undesirable trespasser whose purpose is to use the victim's home as a base for county lines drug trafficking in the UK, comes from the cuckoo's practice of taking over other birds' nests for its young.
Where does the term Cuckooing come from?
Cuckooing is a practice where people take over a person's home and use the property to facilitate exploitation. It takes the name from cuckoos who take over the nests of other birds.
What are the signs of Cuckooing?
What are the signs of cuckooing?
- An increase in people entering and leaving.
- An increase in cars or bikes outside.
- Possible increase in anti-social behaviour.
- Increasing litter outside.
- Signs of drugs use.
- Lack of healthcare visitors.
