CUMBRIA Police searched two men under the Misuse of Drugs Act in West Cumbria. 

The men were stopped and searched in Whitehaven town centre. 

Officers were patrolling the town as part of Operation Enhance, which aims to tackle antisocial behaviour and violence in communities across Cumbria. 

The operation has been going on for several months with officers increasing patrols in many antisocial behaviour hotspots. 

In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Officers are out on foot patrol in Whitehaven town centre as part of Op Enhance to tackle antisocial behaviour. 

"Two males have been searched under S.23 Misuse of Drugs Act. We will continue to target those who commit offences and cause anti-social behaviour in our communities."