A drugs den that left Nottingham neighbours "living in fear" has been shut down by police. The property in Phoenix Close, The Meadows, become a magnet for criminal activity and blighted the lives of nearby residents, Nottinghamshire Police said.
The force boarded up the house and evicted the tenant on Thursday, April 13 and successfully applied for a closure order at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. This means it an offence for anyone to enter or remain on the premises with the exception of emergency services, the landlord or authorised representative.
Anyone who breaches the order risks a fine or imprisonment. The order was sought by police following numerous reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour at the address.
Police Constable Adam Smith, of The Meadows NPT, said: "This property had become a focus for drug-related criminality and antisocial behaviour. Neighbouring residents were left living in fear, and I am delighted that we have now been able to take such decisive action to protect them.
“I am delighted Nottingham Magistrates’ Court granted the closure order as this will provide respite to the local community from the continual anti-social, nuisance and criminal behaviour that has occurred inside and outside of the address.”
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