A week of targeted police action has led to arrests and the dismantling of criminal networks.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary took part in a national effort during County Lines Intensification Week from March 2 to 8.
The crackdown aimed to disrupt organised drug trafficking operations and protect vulnerable individuals in communities.
Across both counties, officers disrupted ten active county lines, seized 21 deal phones, executed 16 warrants, and made 71 arrests.
A total of 155 safeguarding interventions involving vulnerable and young people were also carried out.
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Detective Sergeant Mark Brockman of Hampshire Constabulary’s Op Monument team said: "Officers have delivered outstanding results across the whole of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
"Thanks to the dedication of our teams and our strong partnerships with regional and national teams, we have disrupted dangerous criminal networks, safeguarded vulnerable people, and removed harmful drugs and dangerous weapons from our communities.
"County Lines activity causes immense damage to individuals, families and neighbourhoods.
"We will continue to relentlessly pursue offenders while working with partners to protect those exploited by these gangs."
In Basingstoke, two men were arrested after officers recovered 100 individual bags of cocaine, cash, and incapacitant spray.
A separate incident led to the recovery of cocaine, cash, and an axe.
In Hart and Rushmoor, police uncovered a cannabis factory with more than 300 plants and seized a large quantity of Class A drugs.
Two individuals were charged with supply-related offences.
Another warrant resulted in the discovery of weapons, drugs, supply paraphernalia, and a potentially banned breed dog.
A suspect was charged with supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was remanded in custody.
In Andover, a vehicle stop led to the seizure of a knife, drugs, a phone, and 22g of suspected Class A drugs.
One person was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
Winchester teams, supported by Border Force, seized multiple mobile phones linked to drug supply and recovered a large machete.
Detective Chief Inspector Shula Williamson, who is the force tactical drug related harm lead, said: "This week of action shows our commitment to tackling County Lines and protecting the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
"We will continue to relentlessly target those who exploit vulnerable people and bring harmful drugs into our communities, while working with partners to safeguard those at risk."
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