Closure order extension granted for Amesbury property following drugs and anti social behaviour concerns

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 01:00

Officers have secured a three-month extension to a partial closure order for a property in Amesbury following concerns regarding drug use and anti-social behaviour.

The application for the address in Redworth Drive, Archers Gate, was submitted by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers and supported by the relevant housing association. It was obtained from Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on April 11th.

The order was sought following reports and concerns over drug dealing involving suspected class A and B drugs, anti-social behaviour and offenders staying at the address.

The extension will remain in place until July 11th, 2024 and a copy of the new order is affixed to the address.

Until then, only the following are allowed to enter the property:

- The female tenant

- Any emergency services personnel

- Any employee/contractor from/acting on behalf of ABRI Housing Association

Officers will carry out regular checks of the property to ensure the order is being adhered to and anybody who is found in the premises who is not listed on the order may be arrested.

Any concerns regarding unauthorised people entering the property should be reported at the time via 999, quoting crime reference number 54230117013.

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