Police in the Workington area are tackling antisocial behaviour and drug activity.
They have been engaging with members of the community to prevent these sorts of crimes from continuing.
The incidents have been occurring in the Moorclose area and the line between Harrington Road and Westfield Bridge.
A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: "Following recent reports of anti-social behaviour around Moorclose shops and drug activity on the Line between Harrington Road and Westfield Bridge.
"Allerdale Neighbourhood policing team patrolled the area this evening speaking to the local community."
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