Police officers in one area of Cumbria are cracking down on drugs.

Eden officers are encouraging the public to report any illegal drug activity to the force.

The call follows a drugs operation in Eden – Operation Deltoid - on Saturday night (February 15) where a team of officers from Eden/Penrith Response, Penrith Proactive, Special Constables and Operational Support officers, joined by a police drugs dog, carried out proactive searches at licensed premises.

The operation was conducted between 10pm and midnight at three pubs in Penrith - Castlegate Arms, Dog Beck, and The Grey Goat.

Sergeant Neil Crawshaw said: “Whilst no arrests were made, the operation allowed officers to gather valuable intelligence.

“This will not be a one-off. Our officers will continue, in partnership with landlords, to target those who seek to use or deal drugs in our licensed premises.

“I would urge anyone with information about illegal drug activity in Eden – or anywhere else in the county – to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information on drug use should contact police using the methods below.

Anyone seeking help with drug or alcohol dependency can find information on agencies which can help on the NHS website at: www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Drug-Alcohol-Problems/LocationSearch/1870.

Email: 101@cumbria.police.uk

Call non-emergency number: 101

Or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Always call in an emergency 999