Cumbria Police executed warrants at addresses in Cumbria on Wednesday morning (30 Sept) as part of Operation Alliance – the Constabulary’s dedicated operation protecting the county against serious and organised crime.
Officers carried out early morning action in Penrith, Barrow and Kendal as part of the latest drugs day of action, funded by the county’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, using money taken from criminals.
Officers executed a warrant in Crown Terrace in Penrith town centre where they arrested three men.
At the address, officers seized cocaine worth an estimated £30,000, as well as a significant quantity of cash. In addition, they also seized two e-bikes.
Warrant executed in Penrith
Two men – aged 23 and 35 – were arrested at the address on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Both men were subsequently released under investigation as officers continue with their enquiries.
A third man – Jordan Wilby, 33 of no fixed address – was charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property. He appeared at Barrow Magistrates’ Court yesterday (1 Oct). He did not enter a plea and his case will next be heard at Carlisle Crown Court on 30 October 2026.
Officers also executed a warrant in Marsh Street in Barrow where they arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug. He was subsequently released under investigation as officers continue with their enquiries.
Warrants were also carried out at a second address in Barrow and addresses in Kendal, which did not result in arrests being made.
Inspector Martyn Irving of Cumbria Police said: “The warrants executed on Wednesday not only resulted in immediate arrests but significant intelligence opportunities which may result in further action in the future.
“Operations such as these are being carried out regularly across the county, targeting those individuals and groups who believe they can operate outside the law with impunity.
“We would like to thank those people who report suspicions of criminality in their community. Such information helps us take the kind of action we have taken this week.
“Finally, my message to those people who do seek to earn money from the illegal supply of drugs is that they can expect officers at their door very soon.”
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: “Drugs are a blight on our society, they cause untold harm to our towns and villages and the communities that live there. I promised when elected that we would tackle this scourge and this is what you are now seeing in action – it is right and proper that the Police pro-actively target traffickers and dealers to reduce the harm caused in our county.
“This is why my office has provided £80,000 to Cumbria Police to assist with the execution of these days of action to tackle drugs.
“I attended the warrant at Penrith and was pleased to see how professionally and efficiently the Officers dealt with the situation.
“The message is very clear: if you are going to bring drugs into our communities, we are going to stop you, and you will face consequences. We have a zero-tolerance policy in respect of drug dealing in Cumbria.
“This is what the people of Cumbria have repeatedly told me that they want when I speak to them – listen to them, act on their information and deal with drug dealers who are blighting our communities. I am more than happy to help see that happen.
“I would urge residents to continue to report any suspected drug dealing to the Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Your reports help the Police build evidence – you may not see action after one report, but rest assured that the Police are working behind the scenes to ensure criminals are taken off our streets and stay out of our communities.
“Let’s work together to protect Cumbria.”