Police today (May 4) acted on community concerns and arrested a man after carrying out a drugs warrant at a property in Longreins Road, Barrow. Officers also seized a significant amount of cannabis, suspected drugs paraphernalia and an extendable baton following the warrant, carried out at 8.20am. The arrested man, 22, of Barrow, was arrested… Continue reading Drugs warrant executed following community concerns
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging drivers not to drink or drug drive this Christmas. Drink/drug driving is one of the biggest causes of fatalities on UK roads alongside speeding, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt – otherwise known as ‘The Fatal Four’. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall,… Continue reading PCC urges drivers not to drink or drug drive this Christmas
A man who went on the run in an effort to avoid prosecution has been sentenced to seven years on Friday 15th October for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin into Barrow-in-Furness. Jack Murphy, 26, of Lower House Lane, Liverpool was arrested in January 2021 for a Class A drugs supply operation known… Continue reading County Lines drug dealer jailed for cocaine and heroin supply in Barrow
Cumbria Constabulary are aware of concerns raised regarding a leaflet which includes an image of a black person dealing drugs. The leaflet has been used as part of efforts to gain further information on drug supply within our county. Following feedback, the Constabulary accept that this was a poor choice of image. Immediate action… Continue reading Statement: Constabulary apologise for image used on drug supply information leaflet
A county lines group have been sentenced after being pursued and successfully prosecuted for supplying Class A drugs in Barrow in Furness. This was a significant operation led by Cumbria Police, codenamed Furtim, targeting members of the group across both Cumbria and Merseyside. The group appeared at Preston Crown Court over the last two… Continue reading County lines group jailed for over 40 years
A group involved in supplying heroin and crack cocaine into Barrow in Furness from Merseyside as part of a County Lines drug dealing network have today been sentenced. Reece Roach, 22, of Window Lane, Liverpool and Michael Claughton, 38, of Steamer Street, Barrow admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drugs – heroin and crack… Continue reading County Lines drug supply group jailed for over 19 years
Cumbria Police’s Child Centred Policing teams have been made aware of a number incidents across the country involving young people taking “sweets” or “gummies” containing unknown ingredients, but believed to include CBD oil. Reports are not being treated as connected. A number of young persons across the country, including one teenager from Cumbria, have been… Continue reading Partners Issue Warning to young people on the effects of “Gummies” containing CBD Oil
Police are aware of the possibility that a strong batch of heroin may be circulating in Barrow – and are urging users of drugs to think carefully about their actions. Officers are taking this opportunity to re-emphasise to drug users the potentially tragic consequences of their actions. A police spokesman said: “There is help and… Continue reading Police issue drugs warning in Barrow
Police in north Cumbria arrested 20 people, carried out a number of raids and seized drugs with a street value of more than £50,000 as they addressed community concerns during a week of action. Officers were deployed to do what police in Cumbria do all-year-round – keep people safe, catch suspects and deter and tackle… Continue reading 20 Arrests made, Raids lauched and Drugs seized in North Cumbria week of action
TEACHERS AND YOUTH WORKERS URGED TO USE NEW RESOURCES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE Teachers, tutors and youth workers are being urged to take advantage of new resources created by a Cumbrian charity aimed at raising awareness of drug and alcohol issues among young people. “We are calling on… Continue reading Teachers and Youth Workers urged to use new resources to raise awareness of drugs and alcohol isssues
