TWO men have been charged in connection with County Lines drugs line between Merseyside and Hampshire.

Anthony Siner, 36, of Monterey Road, Liverpool, and Brian Siner, 40, of Clint Way, Liverpool, were both charged with conspiracy to supply a class A drug.

The men were arrested following a joint operation between Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Merseyside Police and Devon and Cornwall Police.

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The charges come after a suspected County Line drug line was reportedly identified as being operational between Merseyside and Hampshire, covering the Fareham, Gosport and Portsmouth areas.

Both men were reprimanded and appeared before Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Wednesday, July 26.

They were further remanded in custody and due to next appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, August 23.