POLICE raided four homes at Bournemouth's Townsend area during a day of action on crime and drugs.

They said the action was in response to community concerns and information about criminal activity.

Four warrants were executed, drugs and cash were seized and seven people were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.

Officers also provided a high visibility presence during the day to act as a deterrent and reassure residents.

North Bournemouth Neighbourhood Inspector Mike Claxton said: “We take the concerns of our communities very seriously. This day of action sends a strong message that we will take action against drugs offences and prevent, disrupt and detect such criminal behaviour.

“We will continue to work closely with members of the community to keep Townsend safe and proactively deal with information relating to drugs offences and other criminal or anti-social behaviour.

“I would urge members of the public who may have concerns, suspicions or any information about the misuse of drugs to contact Dorset Police on 101, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.”

The arrested people were three women and four men. Six have been released on police bail while enquiries continue and one released with no further action.