Seven people were arrested in a day of police raids to crack down on the supply of drugs across the south.
Hampshire Police's Force Support Unit conducted the raids at addresses in Weston, Bitterne, Northam, Woolston, Netley and Sholing areas of Southampton during yesterday (November 23) afternoon and evening.
Specialist search teams and evidence gatherers made up of officers from across Hampshire searched each property and seized a significant amount of drugs, cash and property.
Investigation teams used mobile data fingerprint technology to identify the suspects who were taken into custody.
The arrests were part of the on-going Operation Fortress – a two-year campaign aimed at reducing drug crime and drug-related violence in and around Southampton.
Detective Superintendent Kath Barnes said: "Operation Fortress has been running since March. In that time we've made close to 160 arrests and seized around £60,000 worth of drugs and cash, plus yesterday's haul.
"We're working as one team on the campaign and these warrants, which are very much geared up towards disrupting the supply of drugs in and around Southampton, are an example of that.
"As well as all the police enforcement work, Operation Fortress is also about ensuring we've got the right structure in place to reduce the demand for drugs and help rebuild our communities free from the fear of drugs.
"That's why we work closely with partner agencies such as the city council, drug rehabilitation groups and voluntary services to make sure what we're doing will make a difference in the long run.
"For example, we've referred 13 people identified through our investigations to drug treatment and support services and, through our Safer Neighbourhoods teams, we're working with local groups to help clean up communities affected by drug-dealing and the violence and anti-social behaviour that comes with it."
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