'Nuisance and disorder had a huge negative effect on the local area.'
A house in Yeovil - linked to drugs and antisocial behaviour - has been closed.
Last updated 10th Nov 2021
Anyone now found within a particular property at Millbrook will be committing a criminal offence - after police in Yeovil secured a closure order.
The order, granted at Taunton Magistrates Court, will last for three months.
Acting Neighbourhood Sergeant Daniel Crawford said: "For too long the residents of Millbrook have endured the negative effects from antisocial behaviour in their street, originating from this address and the persons linked to it.
"The address has been linked to the selling of controlled drugs in Yeovil, antisocial behaviour and significant public order incidents. The nuisance and disorder associated with this address has had a huge negative effect on the local area.
"Neighbourhood officers and multi-agency partners have attempted to help the tenant, and to thus alleviate the problem, but it has not produced the necessary results and therefore we are pleased with the magistrates’ decision.
"I am grateful to the residents of Millbrook for their continued support and assistance in recent months. It’s enabled us to take proactive action and obtain a court order to hopefully prevent these incidents from continuing.
"We’d urge any community experiencing similar issues to contact the police so we’re aware of the issue and can look to take proactive action, where required.
"Anyone experiencing issues with antisocial behaviour in their area can report it online"
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