A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after a car he was travelling in was stopped by officers in March.
Martin Gunn, 34, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to three years in prison at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday (8 June) for:
- Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs
- Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs
- Possession of an offensive weapon
- Dangerous driving
The court heard how at 11:45am on 13 March 2026, officers stopped a vehicle that Gunn was driving in Ambleside. When asked for his name, he provided false details initially before making off from officers.
After a short foot pursuit, he was detained and arrested.
A search of his vehicle was then conducted, and officers located a large quantity of, what was later found to be cocaine, inside the vehicle as well as a knife in the driver’s side door pocket.
The investigation and seizure forms part of Operation Alliance - our wider ongoing response to protect the county against serious and organised crime.
DC Ewan Breeze, Westmorland and Furness Community and Serious Organised Crime (CSOC) team said: “This sentence reflects the strength of proactive policing.
“It also highlights our continued commitment to identifying and bringing to justice those involved in drug dealing.
“Cumbria Police will remain focused on disrupting and tackling drug supply at every level.”
Anyone with information about drug activity in their area is encouraged to contact police via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or by calling 101.
Alternatively, you can report information anonymously through Crimestoppers online or on 0800 555 111.