A police crackdown on drugs in the city continued over the weekend as officers patrolled problem areas.

Thames Valley Police also confirmed that 'over 34' arrests had been made for drug supply offences in the city centre since the beginning of the year.

Abingdon Road, West Oxford and Jericho were targeted on Friday and Saturday as the police collected needles and talked to residents.

Plain clothes officers were also drafted in to support the neighbourhood teams in tackling drug dealing and use in public spaces.

Thames Valley Police has been pouring extra resources into tackling offences amid rising reports of drug dealing and use on city streets.

The priority for police in the city is dealing with drug offences that involve the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children.

Police have carried out a number of raids across the city and county to crack down on 'county lines' drug dealing.

According to the National Crime Agency a typical county lines scenario involves a number of similar components.

A group establishes a network between an urban hub, like London or Birmingham, and a county location to which drugs are then supplied.

A mobile phone line is established to connect customers to the supply.

The group exploits young or vulnerable people for storage and supply of drugs, as well as the use of dwellings – which is commonly referred to as cuckooing.

The group, or individuals exploited by them, regularly travel between the urban hub and the county market to replenish stock and deliver cash.

Also, the group is inclined to use intimidation, violence and weapons, including knives, corrosives and firearms.