Arrests made during early morning drugs warrants in Barrow

Officers seized drugs, cash and suspected drugs paraphernalia

Author: Tom HailePublished 19th Mar 2025

Five people have been arrested after police carried out two early morning misuse of drugs act warrants at addresses in Barrow.

They were detained and taken into custody on suspicion of various drug supply and possession offences.

Officers seized a quantity of Class C tablets, cash, and suspected drugs paraphernalia at the warrant carried out at Keppel Street.

A quantity of Class A drugs and Class C tablets were taken from the property on Blake Street.

The warrants were carried out by Barrow Neighbourhood Policing officers as well as colleagues from Operational Support.

The warrant on Keppel Street was carried out as part of the ‘Clear’ phase of ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ in the Hindpool area.

Officers continue to appeal for information on suspected drug offences within communities.

Anyone with any information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it. You can also call 101.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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