As well as on-going work to crackdown on drugs supply into the county, officers will be attending community events where the public can speak to the police and local partner agencies to highlight issues and concerns.

The Home Office has decided to build on the previous success of National Tackling Drugs Day and extend it to a week. The aim of the week is to increase public confidence and awareness of the work being done locally to tackle drugs issues.

The campaign is part of the new 10-year Home Office drugs strategy - Drugs - Protecting Families and Communities (2008-2018).

The strategy aims to restrict the supply of illegal drugs and reduce the demand for them. It focuses on protecting families and strengthening communities.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Goose, who will be leading drug enforcement operations throughout the week, said: "Cambridgeshire Constabulary fully supports the initiatives and ethos of the Government's new 10-year drug strategy.

"We share the ambition of seeing drug-free streets with young people and families making drug-free choices.

"To that end we will work with our colleagues in other agencies to combat drug supply, help those affected by drug use and assist in preventing others from entering into substance misuse.

"We will target those making money out of the supply of illegal drugs. We will use the full weight of our investigative powers, experience and tactics to disrupt organised crime groups involved in drug supply.

"We will help direct those who need and want help towards agencies who can provide them with professional treatment to escape the grip of drug use."