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Man charged following drugs bust in Penrith

He's been charged with drugs offences and Assault occasioning Actual Bodily Harm

Officers from Eden’s Neighbourhood Policing team and Westmorland and Furness’s Community and Serious Organised Crime
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 19th Feb 2026
Last updated 19th Feb 2026

A man has been charged with a number of offences following a drugs bust in Penrith yesterday (18th February).

Officers carried out an early morning warrant at an address on Albert Street.

They found £1,500-worth of cocaine and other drugs paraphernalia.

34-year-old Sam Moore, of no fixed abode, was arrested and has been charged with:

  • Being Concerned in the supply of a Class A Drug – Cocaine
  • Possession with intent to supply a controlled Drug of Class A – Cocaine
  • Possession of a controlled Drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
  • Assault occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
  • Criminal Damage

He's due at Barrow Magistrates' Court today.

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