Two Southampton homes have been raided by police and four men have been arrested as police crack down on drug activity in the city.

It follows extensive police enquiries at the addresses in Lawn Road in Portswood, following repeated reports from members of the public concerning drug supply and drug use issues.  

On Tuesday evening, magistrates in Southampton granted three-month Full Closure Orders to the addresses, following an application by Hampshire Constabulary.

It means that access to the properties will be restricted and anyone entering not named by the court face arrest and charge.

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Police teams also carried out a proactive warrant at an address in Shakespeare Avenue on Monday evening, in connection with the issues in Lawn Road.

Class A drugs, cash and drug-related paraphernalia were located in a search.

The force also said that a number of mobile devices were also seized.

Two men aged 47 and 35, both from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

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While two further men aged 37 and 65, also from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

They have all since been released on conditional bail, pending further police enquiries.  

Magistrates found the closure order on the properties to be necessary to prevent the continuation of disorder and criminal offences at the address, and serious nuisance to members of the public, according to police.

Other than those who have a lawful reason to enter the address, anyone else found to enter the property will be liable to arrest and prosecution, which could result in up to six months in jail.

Inspector Jeanette Maidment of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Yesterday, two addresses have been closed due to their suspected drug-related activity.

“For long enough, it appears as if these addresses may have been potentially exploited by county lines drug dealers to operate their criminal activity from.

“We are grateful for the local community who have provided information to us about the issues linked to drugs supply and ASB, and we will continue to take action against others who persist in making life miserable for local residents in this area.

“We hope this reassures the public that we simply won’t tolerate this type of behaviour and offending, and will work in partnership to explore every avenue to put a stop to it."