Workington town centre (Image: Cumbria Police)
POLICE seized £800 of cocaine whilst conducting several stop searches in Workington.
Police patrolled Workington town centre over New Year and a substantial amount of cocaine was confiscated from members of the public.
A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "Allerdale NPT have been out on foot patrol tonight in Workington town centre.
"Stop searches were conducted throughout the night and over £800 worth of cocaine was taken off the streets.
"One individual even had the audacity to consume his drugs in front of a police vehicle resulting in a short foot chase before they were apprehended."
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