More than 150 vehicles were stopped during a police road safety operation in Whitehaven.

Operation Colossus returned to Whitehaven on Friday (October 11) as part of Operation Colossus, a 15-week road safety operation targeting dangerous and anti-social driving.

The operation builds on Operation Enhance, Cumbria Police's long-running scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and serious violence.

Of the 154 drivers stopped, officers issued four traffic offence reports for mobile phone use at the wheel, failure to wear a seatbelt, contravening a road sign, and tyres.

Two vehicles were seized for offences of no MOT, no tax, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

A 20-year-old man from Maryport was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.

He has been released under investigation.

Sergeant Dave Macdonald of the Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Road safety is a priority raised to us by our communities in Whitehaven.

"Whilst we target dangerous drivers every day, this operation with our colleagues from operational support helps us take proactive action, whilst also engaging with drivers highlighting the operation.

"I would encourage anyone with concerns about anti-social driving or someone driving dangerously on our roads to report it."

Operation Colossus was launched in response to community concerns and focuses on locations identified as hotspots under Operation Enhance.

The Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team worked alongside the force's Operational Support team on the day.

David Allen, Cumbria's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, welcomed the results.

Mr Allen said: "I'm pleased to see that Operation Colossus is continuing to be a success at taking dangerous drivers off our roads.

"Keeping Cumbria's roads safe is a key priority for the me, the Constabulary and residents so it's vital that we tackle this.

"I would encourage the public to continue to report dangerous driving to the Police - it helps build evidence which means we know where to put our resources.

"As Commissioner, I am the residents voice - your voice - in Policing and Fire.

"If you have any concerns around dangerous driving not being taken seriously in your area, please contact me on 01768 217734 or at commissioner@cumbria-pcc.gov.uk."

Police stop over 150 vehicles during Whitehaven operation