House Closure Granted in Middlesbrough after Reports of Drug Dealing
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A closure order has been granted at a property in Middlesbrough following reported drug dealing and violence.
Since 29th June, officers received 18 reports relating to crime, nuisance and disorder at the address on Monkland Close.
A woman living at the property was reportedly involved in criminality and drugs supply.
There were also reports of drug dealing through a window and a strong smell of cannabis coming from the address.
A drugs warrant was carried out on Saturday 20th July by officers, however, the complaints continued.
On Thursday 1st August, Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team officers were granted a closure order by Magistrates, allowing them to close the address for a period of at least three months.
Officers attended the address the same day to board up the property.
Inspector Darren Birkett from Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This closure order rightly gives the residents in the area the peace they so deserve. People should be able to live without fear and should be able to go about their daily business without living with crime, violence and nuisance on their doorsteps.
“Closure orders are another useful tool which we can use to help stop those who think it’s acceptable to cause misery for others and we will continue to listen to our communities and utilise these orders, wherever necessary.”
Councillor Janet Thompson, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Community Safety, said: “There is no place in our communities for drug dealing and antisocial behaviour and we will use all the means at our disposal to stamp them out on behalf of law-abiding residents.
“This house closure is a great example of that approach, and we will continue to work hand in hand with Cleveland Police and other partners to drive these people out of decent neighbourhoods blighted by their blatant criminality.”
