A man from Whitehaven was arrested after police raided a property in the town.

Cumbria police officers from the Copeland Proactive Team carried out a S23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Mirehouse on Ashness Close, Whitehaven, on Thursday.

A quantity of suspected controlled drugs were recovered.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A controlled substance, possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.

The man was later released under investigation while further enquiries continue.

Police are urging the public to report suspicious activities or information to them on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Or, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.