SIMULTANEOUS raids were carried out by officers today as Hampshire police continues its relentless drive to reduce drug related violence.

Four people have been arrested following a series of drugs warrants in Southampton and the New Forest.

The warrants were conducted as part of Operation Fortress, the campaign to reduce the harm of drug-related violence.

Between 7.30am and 9am today, officers executed warrants at four addresses on, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, High Street, Lyndhurst, Winsor Road, Winsor and Treagore Road, Calmore.

Three men, two aged 27, one aged 23, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

A 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

All remained in police custody this afternoon.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhoods teams have been delivering leaflets in the local areas to let people know about the police activity this morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Operation Fortress team on 101.