Four men have now been arrested following raids across Liverpool this morning.
Merseyside police officers hit homes in Wavertree, Fazakerley and Anfield in the hopes of bringing down 'County Lines' drug gang networks.
The raids were part of the ongoing Project Medusa, a Merseyside-led initiative set up to tackle County Lines drug dealing into Lancashire, West Mercia and Cheshire and child criminal exploitation.
Police dog units and forensics teams were available to search teams tasked with identifying the "controllers" making money by exporting misery.
During the raids police found and seized suspected drugs (pictured below).
Two men were initially arrested this morning and a following two this afternoon.
The men arrested this afternoon are aged 19 and 20 and from Wavertree and Mossley Hill and will be questioned on suspicion of Class A and Class B drug supply.
Detective Superintendent Andy O'Connor said: "Organised crime is hugely damaging to our communities, often involving intimidation, violence and creating fear and it is these criminals who run County Lines. Criminals involved in organised crime have no thought for anyone other than themselves, and their criminal intent and greed.
"Project Medusa is dedicated to cutting these County Lines dead and as this investigation has shown, regional boundaries do not matter.
"We work with partners in other forces to trace those organised criminals responsible and help those who may be exploited by these gangs.
"Ultimately everyone should be warned that if you get involved in crime, you risk facing the consequences.
"But when we identify vulnerable, exploited people during our enquiries, we ensure they are treated with sensitivity and understanding, and are offered the appropriate support. Our primary target is those who seek to use them for their own selfish gain."
Anyone with concerns can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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