Operation Enhance officers followed their noses in October, as hotspot patrol officers made a further 11 arrests whilst targeting antisocial behaviour and serious violence in the county.

The operation sees extra patrols in 18 areas identified by statistical analysis as the county's hotspot areas of anti-social behaviour and serious violence. These areas include areas of Carlisle, Barrow, Workington, Whitehaven, Kendal, Penrith, Maryport, Cleator Moor, Ulverston and Bowness-on-Windermere.

As well as providing high-visibility patrols, these officers also proactively respond to criminality and safeguarding issues that arise in their patrol locality.

Officers on hotspot patrol in the Union Street area of Ulverston on 16 October came across a van which smelt strongly of cannabis.

The driver was subject of a roadside drug test which returned positive for cannabis. He was also searched and officers found upon his person two lock knives, as well as cannabis.

He was arrested on suspicion of two counts of possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a class B drug and drug driving. He was released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A second man was in the van and was also searched. He too was found to be in possession of cannabis.

Robert Robinson, 37, of Little Union Street, Ulverston, was charged with possession of cannabis.

Whilst Operation Enhance patrols are primarily a high-visibility deterrent to crime, they are also encouraged to break off from their planned patrols if necessary to deal swiftly with offenders.

On 19 October, patrol officers in Carlisle city centre broke off from their patrol after spotted a man wanted man. The 33-year-old was apprehended as he was wanted for two counts of failing to attend court and recall to prison.

Similarly, officers in Bowness had to conclude their patrol early after stopping a driver who subsequently failed a roadside alcohol test.

Simon Briscoe, 33, of Oak Street, Leigh, near Wigan, was subsequently charged with drink-driving, driving without insurance and driving without a license.

Officers on patrols have also reported positive interactions with the public. A couple of officers on patrol in Workington reported a positive interaction with youths who had previously had issues with the police in the past but were still happy and encouraged to see officers in the town centre.

Over the first four months of Operation Enhance, 143 stop and searches have been conducted, 358 intelligence submissions have been submitted and ASB powers have been used on 13 occasions.

In addition, the Operation Enhance officers have made a total of 44 arrests.

PC 2608 and PCSO 5431 have been on foot around the city centre with a focus on St Aidans.

As the local officers for the area, foot patrol is a great way for us to be seen by the community and ensure local residents feel safe.

If you have any issues in your local area you can let us know online, by contacting 101; or for emergencies calling 999.

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 Eden NPT supported the Winter Droving in Penrith yesterday with community beat officers, PCSO's and Special's. We enjoyed engaging with businesses, visitors and our local community during the event to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
 We were of course on hand to deal with anti-social behaviour (ASB) with dedicated patrols dealing swiftly with reported incidents #OpEnhance
 What a parade! #winterdroving

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Allerdale NPT have been out on foot patrol in the area of Workington town centre this afternoon and early evening.

Patrols have also taken place on The Line following recent reports of fireworks being let off in the area and off road bikes being driven in the area.

Patrols will continue tonight and over the weekend.
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Ulverston & Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB)
In the last two weeks we have received reports of ASB in the form of knocking/kicking doors, ringing door bells and running away.
The majority of these incidents have been on Croftlands Estate , Central Drive area.

Some of the residents who are being affected by this ASB are in their golden years and live alone. Clearly this behaviour is very upsetting and frightening especially now the dark nights are upon us.

We would ask all parents to check what their children are doing when they are out and about during the evening. #RespectOurCommunities #StopAndThink

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Barrow & Furness Neighbourhood Police Team continue to respond to the information from the public regarding the dangerous use of off-road bikes, and the Anti-Social Behaviour they cause.

Operation Leopard once again targeted areas of the town we are told the problem persists, with high visibility and unmarked patrols on the prowl around Mill Lane, Walney, and evening time in Barrow Park.

We thank the community for their continued support in this matter, the weather and the dark nights will not deter us from resolving this issue. Please continue to tell us where the problem of off-road bikes persists, and we’ll be there! #YouSaidWeDid

Officers are carrying out hi visibility patrols again this evening in response to recent anti-social behaviour issues at Castle Park, Whitehaven. Please continue reporting incidents to us wherever possible.

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