Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria

Reports of speeding and antisocial use of vehicles in and around Allonby, Prospect, Aspatria, and Silloth.

This priority was previously raised in May 2026 and continues to be raised by the local community.

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Several vehicles uplifted in Silloth in October and November for documentation offences - such as having no tax, MOT or being declared off SORN.

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Male driver charged and disqualified from driving for 2 years for drug driving on Harriston Road, Aspatria

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Driver prosecuted for driving without a valid licence or Insurance on Queen Street Aspatria and received a further 8 points on his licence

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Speed Indication Device (SID) deployed in Allonby to deter speeding. This showed speeding issues primarily in morning and afternoon rush hour periods. Further enforcement activity is planned.

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Speed gun activity in Allonby, Beckfoot, Bitterlees, and Aspatria

Drug Dealing in Silloth

This issue was previously raised in May 2026 and remains an ongoing priority with an investigation into a male arrested for drug supply offences ongoing.

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Vehicle seized after it made off from police patrols in Silloth and when later located found to have a quantity of drugs within. This investigation remains ongoing.

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Drug Activity Community Appeal leaflets delivered to residents of Silloth to appeal for community information around drug dealing

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Male arrested for drug supply offences in Silloth. Case remains under investigation at this time