Operation Monochrome
Police carry out raids across Cumbria as part of a crackdown on drug-related problems and offenders handling stolen property
Cumbria Police launched operation after acting on information from the community
20 people have been arrested and tens of thousands of pounds worth of drugs and suspected stolen property have been seized in raids across Cumbria. The action follows a rise in burglaries from sheds and garages and drug-related problems. Inspector Tony Quinn told ITV News Border why:
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