Two serving police officers were arrested following an early-morning raid amid a major anti-corruption investigation.
A 28-year-old female Hampshire Constabulary PC was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, perverting the course of justice and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
A 29-year-old woman colleague was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. Both have been bailed until November 27.
Det Supt Colin Smith, Head of the force's Professional Standards Department, said: "Hampshire Constabulary upholds a policy of zero tolerance in relation to police corruption and will spare no efforts in investigating any allegations in order to maintain the integrity of the force and public confidence in the service we provide."
The pair's arrests follow a "pro-active anti-corruption investigation" in which officers, led by the constabulary's Anti-Corruption Unit, executed a number of warrants at addresses in Southampton.
A total of six people were arrested, including the two serving officers.
The remaining four, all men, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. One of them, aged 26, was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, while another, aged 32, was additionally arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. They have been bailed until January 11.
The investigation is being supervised by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
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