A flat used for dealing drugs in Northampton has been closed for three months by police after complaints from neighbours.
Police had received “numerous complaints” about the property in Harding Terrace, which had been subject to raids by police officers since April last year.
Using new legislation, Northamptonshire Police applied to Northampton Magistrates’ Court to have the flat closed. The request was granted and the property was shut from January 8 to Friday, January 16.
The order was appealed by the resident but last Friday a further order was granted in court, this time for three months or until April 16, 2015.
A spokeswoman said: “The tenant has been evicted from the flat where officers have executed numerous misuse of drug warrants since April last year.
“This is the first time a residential property has been closed with immediate effect to everyone, including the tenant, in Northamptonshire since the Crime and Policing 2014 came into effect,” he said.
PC Colin Lee added: “We have had numerous complaints from people about drug use and the associated anti-social behaviour at this flat for some time.
“We have raided the property many times since April 2014 and I’m pleased to say it has now been closed under for three months under section 80 ASB, crime and policing act 2014.”
Gerald Davies, interim managing director of Northampton Partnership Homes, said: “Northampton Borough Council, supported by Northampton Partnership Homes, are working with Northamptonshire Police to address anti-social behaviour and are committed to ensuring that people who suffer from anti-social behaviour can be reasonably protected.”
Source: northamptonchron
