Police say two men from the Teignbridge area are on their 'most wanted' list and warned the public not to approach them.
Drugs dealer Damien Pearce 36 is known to have been living in the Dawlish area and has had class A dealing connections in Teignmouth.
Another man Aaron Elliott-Smith, sought by Totnes and Newton Abbot police has 252 crimelinks to his name. He failed to appear in court after being charged in February with causing actual bodily harm.
Pearce is wanted for recall to prison after breaking the terms of his release licence.
Anyone knowing of their where-abouts should contact police on 101 or crimestoppers on 0800 555111