Increased bike and foot patrols helped officers target those dealing drugs on the streets of the city.

The Dealer-a-Day operation led to 42 arrests, with 34 people being charged. A significant amount of Class A drugs was seized, say police.

More than 200 people were stopped and searched and a house suspected of being a crack house was temporarily shut.

Ch Insp Mark Holland said: "This operation has been taking place over the last month and the results speak for themselves.

'Dealers not welcome'

"It sends out a clear message to dealers or anyone thinking of dealing drugs that they will be caught and will face prosecution.

"Drug dealers lead people into a spiral of crime with many addicts committing crime to feed their habit."

Jon Collins, leader of Nottingham City Council, said: "Drug dealers are not welcome in Nottingham and we will not tolerate their damaging behaviour.