A residential property in Southampton, connected to drug-related antisocial behaviour and drug-related harm, has been served a ‘full closure’ order.
Members of the public had made repeated reports concerning drug-supply and drug-related harm issues at an address in Victoria Road, Woolston.
After an application from police, magistrates in Southampton granted a three-month 'full closure order' on the address.
Magistrates found the closure order to be necessary to prevent the continuation of disorder and criminal offences at the address, and serious nuisance to members of the public.
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Police Sergeant Marc Vincent, who forms part of the Weston and Woolston Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We will not tolerate the sustained dealing of illegal drugs, and the associated harm that is often associated with these offences, within our local communities.
“This address has been a blight on the local community, and I’m pleased to say that through the dedicated work of local officers and Southampton City Council, it has now been closed for a period of three months.
“We are grateful for the local community who have provided information to us about the issues linked to drugs supply and anti-social behaviour.
“We will continue to target those individuals, and their associated addresses, who remain insistent on causing harm and misery in our communities, through their involvement with drugs.”
Other than those who have a "lawful reason" to enter the address such as police, emergency services and partners, anyone else found to enter the property will be liable to arrest and prosecution, which could result in up to six months in jail, a fine or both.
The police sergeant added: “We hope this reassures the public that we simply won’t tolerate this type of behaviour and offending and will work in partnership to explore every avenue to put a stop to it.
“Please keep reporting information to us about ASB and drugs supply by either calling 101 or visiting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website, as every piece of information we receive from you helps us develop the bigger picture and take action.”
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