Twenty people were arrested during a five-day police crackdown across the county.
Officers ran the latest crackdown as part of Operation Merlin from October 14 to October 18.
On Monday, officers were in the Barrow area and made eight arrests.
This activity included the execution of a search warrant at an address in Ferry Road where a man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. He was subsequently released on bail pending further investigations.
Officers then attended Mikasa Street where they arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of the importation of steroids – a class C drug. Both have been released under investigation while officers make further enquiries.
In addition, a man sought on suspicion of an offence of non-fatal strangulation was arrested and subsequently bailed, while four others who were outstanding for failure to attend court were arrested by officers and transported to court.
On Tuesday, officers were in the Carlisle area where they made four arrests, starting with the execution of a warrant in Carlisle where officers arrested a man on suspicion of conspiracy to burgle and handling stolen goods. He was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.
Officers also arrested a man wanted on suspicion of GBH and another man on suspicion of dangerous driving. Both were subsequently bailed.
A woman was also arrested for failing to attend court and transported to court.
On Thursday, officers were in West Cumbria where they made a further three arrests.
Officers stopped a vehicle in the Workington area and arrested a man on suspicion of drug driving.
He was released under investigation to allow enquiries to continue. They also found, in the back seat, a man who had been wanted for the past six weeks for failure to attend court. He was transported to court.
Officers then arrested a man in the Workington area found to be in possession of drugs. He was given a police caution.
On Friday, officers were in Kendal where they made five arrests.
A search warrant resulted in a man being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.
He was bailed while officers carry out further investigations.
Officers also arrested a man on suspicion of harassment and a man on suspicion of affray – both were subsequently bailed. They also arrested a man sought for failing to attend court.
The final arrest was a woman who had been wanted on suspicion of a public order offence. She was subsequently released under investigation.
Superintendent Annette McClement said: “Operation Merlin continues to send a clear message to those individuals who think they can ignore a summons to appear at court or those who may be wanted by police, you will be located and arrested.
“Operations such as this will regularly take place and my advice to anyone who knows they have a warrant out for their arrest, is to come forward today rather than wait for officers to knock at your door.
“A significant number of these arrests have been as the result of intelligence received from the public. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those within our communities who continue to come forward and support us. Please be assured, we will respond positively to any information received”.
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: “Twenty arrests over five days is an incredible result – especially as it involves arresting those who feel that they can avoid punishment for their crimes.
“Operation Merlin is a fantastic snapshot of what the Constabulary achieve year-round in ensuing that those who commit a crime face the consequences of their actions. Basically if you commit crime in Cumbria you are a legitimate target.
“Tackling crime is a community effort so I would like to encourage the public to continue to report any suspicious or criminal activity – together we can protect Cumbria.”
