Police arrested four people, seized more than £2,800 in cash and disrupted various drug lines during County Lines Intensification week in Andover.

The week of intensification, which ran from Monday, March 4 until Sunday, March 10, saw officers focus their efforts on County Lines. 

County Lines is a term used to describe organised criminal networks that move illegal drugs out of larger cities into towns and smaller cities in the UK, using dedicated mobile phone lines.

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They are likely to exploit children and vulnerable adults to move and store drugs and money, and they will often use coercion, intimidation, violence and weapons.

During the intensification week, Test Valley officers executed warrants, made arrests and carried out proactive patrols and stop checks.

Four people were arrested, a total of £2,865 in cash was seized and Class A drugs were taken off the streets.

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As well as making arrests, officers safeguarded several vulnerable men and women following various visits in the district.

Officers also visited a school to engage with students and to provide an educational talk on drug-related harm.

Sergeant Stu Harris, from Test Valley’s Priority Crime Team, said: “We are committed to doing everything we can to disrupt County Lines drug dealing and prevent the exploitation of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“This week has been a success, with the arrests made and drugs seized, but we won’t stop there and will continue to look to bring offenders to justice.

“I would ask people to keep telling us of any suspected drug supply activity. We may not be able to respond immediately, but every new bit of information means we can better allocate resources and act accordingly.”