Three arrests have been made as part of a crackdown on rural crime.
Cumbria police worked with their colleagues from Northumbria and Scotland during a week of action targeting cross-border crime.
During the operation officers in Cumbria stopped 41 vehicles, searched six vehicles and 10 people.
One man was arrested for theft of motor vehicle and drugs offences near Carlisle, and two men were arrested near to Penrith on suspicion of theft of trailer, driving offences, obstruction and police assault.
All three men are from out of the county and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Two traffic offence reports were submitted with five vehicles seized – including two for no tax and two following their involvement in crime.
Sergeant Amanda McKirdy, of Cumbria Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are not slowing down in our efforts to make Cumbria a hostile environment for those that travel here to commit crime.
“The Rural Crime Team were joined by partners and officers across Cumbria including those from Response, Neighbourhood Policing, Tactical Support Group, Road Crime Unit and Cumbria’s dog section.
“As well as stopping a number of vehicles we also submitted 12 pieces of intelligence, which help us build a bigger picture.
“I hope that the activity we have been undertaking is reassuring our communities that we are listening to them, and action is being taken. We will continue to show contempt for all types of rural crime and those criminals intent on committing it.
“However, we continue to need the support of our rural communities, this area is under reported and we encourage our communities to be vigilant and report any crimes and any suspicious activity to we can direct our resources accordingly.”
