Two arrested and suspected stolen caravans seized by police
Arrests were made on Saturday.
Two men were arrested as part of an operation targeting stolen vehicles being brought into Cumbria ahead of Appleby Horse Fair.
A 27-year-old man from the Kent area was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon.
Officers then attended Powis Lane in the Long Marton area where they recovered four caravans suspected of having been stolen.
As well as recovering the vehicles, a 38-year-old man from the Kent area was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. He remains in police custody this morning.
Superintendent Dan St Quintin, Gold Commander for Appleby Horse Fair, said:
"As we head towards the 2024 Appleby Horse Fair, officers are working to identify and take enforcement action against the minority who either come to the county intent on committing offences or come here after committing offences elsewhere. This will enable the vast majority of people coming to the Fair who are law-abiding to enjoy it.
"The enforcement action taken yesterday was significant but will by no means be the last. Where there is evidence of criminality, officers will be swift in making arrests and recovering property."