Police have said tackling drugs is an 'absolute priority' as two members of a Southampton drug gang were jailed for 29 years.
Southampton Chief Inspector Chris Douglas vowed to bring anyone involved in drug trafficking to justice.
As reported, Max Alexander and Stuart Forrest were sentenced on Monday to a combined 29 years.
Max Alexander, 34, of no fixed address was described as the 'orchestrator' of a plot to traffic heroin and cocaine from Liverpool to Southampton.
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Stuart Forrest, 24, of Lyburn Close, Southampton was tasked with washing the drugs and distributing them.
They received 15 years and 14 years respectively.
Speaking after the sentence, Chief Inspector Chris Douglas said: “Offenders who traffic and peddle drugs around Southampton and across the UK don’t care about the harm they bring to our communities or the lives that are destroyed by addiction.
“The sentencing of Alexander and his co-defendants sends out a clear message that the activities of those who think that they can bring illegal drugs into our city will not be tolerated.
“Tackling drug-related harm is an absolute priority for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, as the supply of drugs is often connected to other offences such as high levels of violence, or even the exploitation and abuse of vulnerable adults and children, which is why we relentlessly pursue those involved.
"These sentences demonstrate very clearly that we will not tolerate the supply of drugs in Hampshire & on the Isle of Wight.
"If you are involved in activity like this, we will find you and bring you to justice.
“We continue to encourage anyone who has information about drugs supply in their neighbourhood to report this to us, as this helps us build up an overall picture of the issues affecting your area.”
If you have concerns about drug-related activity in your neighbourhood you should contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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