Three people have been arrested following an operation to crack down on drug dealing in West Cumbria.

Officers swooped on a number of homes in the area after getting tipped off by members of the community.

Detective Inspector Dan StQuintin, of West Cumbria CID, said the operation has shown suppliers that drug dealing will not be tolerated.

"Drugs are a devastating and expensive habit," he said. "Those addicted and desperate for their next fix often commit crime in the nearby area of suppliers in order to pay for more drugs.

"This includes burglaries and thefts from law-abiding people who have the misfortune of living near such people.

"Operations such as this show how seriously we take the issue of drug supply within West Cumbria and sends out a clear message to suppliers that their business will not be tolerated.

"We will continue to conduct operations such as this in order to keep our communities safe from the effects of drug supply."

Crime commissioner Peter McCall, who accompanied officers on Tuesday's drugs bust, added: "This operation sends a strong message to criminals that we will not tolerate drug crime in Cumbria, action will be taken and we will keep Cumbria safe."

A 33-year-old man from Workington was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis. He was bailed to October 17.

A 50-year-old man from Workington was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and possession of class B drugs. He was bailed until September 30.

An 18-year-old man from Maryport was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and was bailed until October 15.

Anyone with information about drug supply can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.