The disappearance of a teenager has led to a Norwich woman facing accusations of involvement with county lines drug dealing.
Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told the 17-year-old who had been reported missing was discovered by police at an address at Highland Road, near Eaton Park in Norwich.
Prosecutor Sally Harris said the teen had disappeared on January 25 but had been located inside a shed at the premises on January 31 following an extensive search.
She said the incident had been linked to the address allegedly being used for drug dealing as part of a county lines operation called the ‘Buzz line’.
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Vicky King, 34, formerly of Waggon and Horses Lane, is charged with four accusations of drug dealing.
Appearing via video link from HMP Peterborough, she did not enter pleas to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, heroin and crack and possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply.
Ms Harris said it was alleged she had a significant role and that the offences had a starting point of four-and-a-half years in prison.
Magistrates declined jurisdiction and committed the case to Norwich Crown Court with a preliminary hearing on July 10.
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