
Twenty-two people were arrested and 1,530 vehicles stopped by police in a 15-week operation targeting anti-social behaviour on the roads.
Operation Colossus began on August 4 and focused on road safety in anti-social behaviour hotspots around the county.
The majority of arrests were for drug driving.
In addition, 27 stop searches were conducted and 206 tickets issued for offences including speeding, illegal tyres, no insurance, no driving licence and use of a mobile phone while driving.
Officers also seized 29 vehicles including six e-bikes/scooters.
Inspector Alex Johnson, of Cumbria Police’s Operational Support Unit, said: “Operation Colossus has seen officers targeting hotspot areas where the anti-social use of vehicles contributes significant harm to local communities.
“By working side-by-side with local neighbourhood officers and listening to the concerns of local people, we have been able to take a targeted approach to anti-social behaviour, whilst making the roads safer for all user across the county.
“While the operation has now concluded, Cumbria Constabulary’s commitment to road safety will continue through Operation Limit – a countywide operation targeting dangerous drivers throughout December and into the new year, which will utilise and build on the methods and targeting used in Operation Colossus to help keep the public safe on our roads.”
Last year’s Operation Limit saw more than 3,000 drivers stopped and more than 200 arrests for drink and drug driving.





