DRUG-BUSTING police squads were due to swoop on homes across Eastleigh this morning in their latest crackdown on cocaine and heroin dealers.

Teams of officers were expected to carry out a series of dawn raids at nine locations across the borough targeting those involved in the supply of Class A drugs.

The raids, involving 75 officers, are a joint operation by the police and Eastleigh Borough Council’s Community

Once arrested, those detained will have access to support services in a bid to divert drug users into relevant treatment services.

Anyone who suspects that someone is involved in drug-dealing is encouraged to inform the police by phoning their local police station on 0845 045 4545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.