Police also seize thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash in the raids across the West Midlands.

The gang sold crack cocaine and heroin through Liverpool, Hampshire and Plymouth, police say.

A former footballer supplied the drugs and had links to a network across Europe and South America.

Thirteen people were arrested for drug supply offences and 100g of cocaine was seized, say police.

Police find the drugs during a week-long operation that uncovered 10 cannabis factories.

Work to steer vulnerable males away from county lines groups is "crucial" to crime strategy.

Arrests came after officers spotted a Mercedes which they believed was involved in supplying drugs.

Police make arrests and seize cash and phones as officers tackle "county lines" drug dealing networks.