A DRUG empire that saw hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and cannabis sold across the county has been dismantled. 

The gang, run by Stanley Woods, saw 17 members sell drugs in Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth and Bournemouth.

Their operations have been brought to a halt after a lengthy investigation saw more than £500,000 worth of cannabis being seized. 

The gang has been jailed for a combined 33 years and eight months with its last two members being put behind bars today. 

READ MORE: How police took down Stanley Woods and his drugs empire 

Zak Blake, 21, of no fixed address and Tyler Williams, 22, of Priory Road, Southampton, were hauled in front of Southampton Crown Court.

The court was told how the pair had been involved in supplying cannabis as part of a group run by 21-year-old gang boss, Stanley Woods. 

Blake previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. 

Williams pleaded guilty to the same charges, as well as admitting to dangerous driving during a police chase in Southampton. 

Williams was jailed for two years and disqualified from driving for two years. 

Blake was jailed for 18 months. 

READ MORE: Teen-led gang imported drugs from around the world 

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