LINE of Duty aired their final episode of Season 6 last night with millions of viewers tuning in.
The series saw how Terry Boyle's home had been used by an organised criminal group to store items and bodies set up for a high profile murder.
Terry was a victim of cuckooing, where someone goes into a home and threatens those living there with violence or gives gifts so they can stay and conduct the illegal activity.
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As such, Slough Borough Council has explained how people in Slough are also victims like Terry Boyle.
In a social post, they said: "Cuckooing happens in Slough and some residents have already sought help this year after being manipulated into having their address used by criminals and then threatened when they wanted it to stop.
"The residents most likely to be cuckooed are usually vulnerable and can have learning difficulties like Terry Boyle, but are more likely to have a dependency on drugs or alcohol, or are elderly.
"Initially visitors are friendly and buy alcohol or drugs for the residents and may use their home as a place where people take drugs, store and sell drugs, stolen goods or weapons.
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"However, when the hosts change their minds and want the visitors to leave they are told they owe money or favours and become trapped in a cycle of threats, fear and crime."
Thames Valley Police has also shared a message to residents who may be victim of cuckooing in Slough.
Superintendent Gavin Wong, Slough’s local policing commander and joint chair of the Safer Slough Partnership, explained there is help for people who fear the residents coming into their home and controlling them.
He said: “You should not feel frightened and unsafe in your own home. Have you seen Terry on Line on Duty and thought – is that happening to me?”
“You may have got into a situation where drugs are being stored or dealt from your home, or people you don’t know are coming and going without your consent. It doesn’t have to stay that way. Help is out there.
"Call Thames Valley Police on 999, or call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.
"Victims First Specialist Service, are also skilled at working with people who have been exploited, and can be called on 01844 487987 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm."
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