THE police conducted a joint operation in Millom to tackle anti-social behaviour and drugs. 

The Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team joined the forces intelligence unit and taskforce for this operation. 

On Tuesday (May 23) officers were out targeting anti-social behaviour and drug offences. 

PC Craig Treymaine, from the Intelligence Unit, said: “This operation was an opportunity to disrupt anti-social behaviour, criminal behaviour and gather intelligence in Millom.

“Anti-social behaviour has a detrimental impact on our communities, and we would encourage residents to continue to report incidents to us.”

Officers conducted two Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act searches and a man was stopped and reported for disqualified driving. His vehicle was seized and he will be summoned to court.

Three vehicles were stop searched during the operation.

PC Treymaine continued: “We had officers in uniform and plain clothes as part of the operation.

“Intelligence was gathered and will help support our work in the area moving forward. 

“This was just a small part of the ongoing work we are doing with partner agencies in the area.”