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Pubs and clubs throughout Folkestone and Dover are being targeted in an operation to crack down on the supply of drugs and possession of alcohol by under-age drinkers.

Special Constables have been working with Licensing officers and police dog handlers and a number of customers have been searched, with four people already arrested and given formal cautions for possession of drugs.

A number of young people were also found with alcohol, which was confiscated.

The operation comes at the start of Kent Police's Safer Winter campaign, which is aimed at safer socialising during the festive season.

PC Steve Alexander, Licensing Officer said: "We will be out in large numbers from now until the new year to deal swiftly with the minority of people who cause disorder and loutish behaviour."