The force said dealers use phone lines to send out mass messages to potential customers showing the availability of drugs and prices.
In some cases they use vulnerable people, including children and those with mental health or addiction issues, to help distribute the drugs.
The taskforce worked alongside other departments, such as neighbourhood teams across our seven local policing areas, to build up information and tackle the supply lines.
Det Insp Mark Robinson said the taskforce will continue to “target, disrupt and destroy” this type of criminal activity.
He said: “We are committed to shutting down drug networks and putting those who run them behind bars.
“It’s very clear the taskforce is making a real impact in tackling the scourge of drugs which not only ruin lives, but also contribute to other crimes to fund habits.
“We’ve managed to close down hundreds of lines and ensure dealers have been taken off the streets for a long time.”
