POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against an address in Warrington that caused considerable disruption for its neighbours as a drug dealing hub.
Local Beat officers in Warrington were granted the three-month order against the property on Broadbent Avenue at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 15 July.
The officers were successful in securing the order against the property after obtaining a substantial amount of evidence of drug dealing and usage had been taking place there.
Officers had also regularly responded to reports of anti-social behaviour at the address and also located several outstanding and wanted criminals at the property on more than one occasion.
These incidents caused a considerable amount of disruption to the lives of the residents in the immediate vicinity of the address, who feared repercussions from the occupant if they reached out to police to make a complaint.
However, after working alongside local Beat Management officers, residents felt confident enough to give evidence of the poor behaviour that was then submitted before the courts.
The closure will last for three months and, during that period, the occupant will need to find alternative accommodation. Anyone who enters the property during this period could face a hefty fine or even a prison sentence.
Police Constable Andrew Schofield, of Warrington Local Policing Unit’s Neighbourhood Team, said: “We heard the needs of the residents on Broadbent Avenue and how their lives were routinely affected by the poor behaviour exhibited by that of their neighbour. I hope that now this closure order is in place, they can rest that little bit easier without fear of any repercussions.
“I would like to thank the local Beat Manager for the area and their team, who worked alongside the residents of Broadbent Avenue and helped them build the confidence they needed to submit the formal reports to us that were vital in securing this closure order and getting this hub for illegal activity shut down.
“This is what neighbourhood policing is all about and should any residents be living in a similar situation, with a property in their community causing them anxiety or fear through unacceptable behaviour, I would strongly urge you to get in touch with your own local Beat team. We will do all we can to get you and your neighbours the justice, and peace of mind, that you deserve.”
